Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine
Is Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine flooding right now?
No — Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine is at 3.54 ft, 7.0 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage, as of 61 min ago.
Gauge height
3.54 ft
Streamflow
18 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.4 ft on Mon, Dec 18, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 11.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.4 ft | 2023-12-18 |
| 11.38 ft | 2000-04-09 |
| 10.46 ft | 2013-06-30 |
| 10.44 ft | 2023-05-01 |
| 10.32 ft | 2008-04-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Stream at Abbot Village, Maine | 8.6 mi | Piscataquis County |
| Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine | 14.5 mi | Piscataquis County |
| Black Stream near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine | 18.7 mi | Piscataquis County |
| Kennebec River at The Forks, Maine | 19.0 mi | Somerset County |
| Austin Stream at Bingham, Maine | 20.1 mi | Somerset County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.