Sandy River near Madrid, Maine
Is Sandy River near Madrid, Maine flooding right now?
Sandy River near Madrid, Maine measured 4.90 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.6 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.90 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.79 ft on Mon, Dec 18, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 3.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 6.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.79 ft | 2023-12-18 |
| 10.9 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 10.64 ft | 2023-05-01 |
| 9.89 ft | 2017-10-30 |
| 9.84 ft | 2017-07-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Swift River near Roxbury, Maine | 15.7 mi | Oxford County |
| Androscoggin River at Rumford, Maine | 21.3 mi | Oxford County |
| Ellis River at South Andover, Maine | 21.9 mi | Oxford County |
| Carrabassett River near North Anson, Maine | 25.9 mi | Somerset County |
| Diamond River near Wentworth Location, NH | 28.0 mi | Coos 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.