Is the Dead River flooding?
The Dead River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Maine. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Dead River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Maine river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Dead River near Dead River, Maine. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.50 ft on 12 September 1954, carrying 18,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (54 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.65 ft, 7.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River at Leeds, Maine | No current data | — | — | — |
| Dead River near Dead River, Maine | No flood stage defined | 3.65 ft | — |