Is the Kennebec River flooding?
The Kennebec River is tracked by 5 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 Kennebec River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 5 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 Kennebec River at The Forks, Maine. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.41 ft on 18 April 1983, carrying 32,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1901 (124 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.95 ft, 12.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec River at North Sidney, Maine | No flooding | 5.12 ft | 20 ft | |
| Kennebec River near Waterville, ME | No current data | — | — | — |
| Kennebec River at The Forks, Maine | No flood stage defined | 1.95 ft | — | |
| Kennebec River at Bingham, Maine | No flood stage defined | 7.37 ft | — | |
| Kennebec River near Madison, Maine | No flood stage defined | 3.20 ft | — |