Is the Penobscot River flooding?

Maine · 2 gauges · Maine river levels

The Penobscot 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 Penobscot River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Penobscot River at West Enfield, Maine. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.15 ft on 1 May 1923, carrying 153,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1902 (124 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.75 ft, 23.4 ft below that record.

Drains 6,422 sq mi · gauge elevation 125 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record