Sheepscot River at North Whitefield, Maine
Is Sheepscot River at North Whitefield, Maine flooding right now?
No — Sheepscot River at North Whitefield, Maine is at 1.73 ft, 6.3 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 45 min ago.
Gauge height
1.73 ft
Streamflow
18 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.71 ft on Wed, Apr 1, 1987.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 9.5 ft | 7.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.71 ft | 1987-04-01 |
| 12.52 ft | 1973-12-18 |
| 11.81 ft | 1940-04-13 |
| 10.39 ft | 1983-04-25 |
| 9.52 ft | 1977-03-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Togus Stream at Togus, Maine | 6.0 mi | Kennebec County |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream at Gardiner, Maine | 9.1 mi | Kennebec County |
| Kennebec River at North Sidney, Maine | 17.8 mi | Kennebec County |
| MILL STREAM AT WINTHROP, ME | 19.5 mi | Kennebec County |
| JOHNSON BROOK AT SOUTH ALBION,ME | 19.7 mi | Kennebec 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.