Is the Piscataquis River flooding?
The Piscataquis River is tracked by 3 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 Piscataquis River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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 Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.62 ft on 1 April 1987, carrying 37,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (122 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.49 ft, 21.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine | No flooding | 3.31 ft | 10.5 ft | |
| Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine | No flooding | 1.49 ft | 11 ft | |
| Piscataquis River at Medford, Maine | No flooding | 1.43 ft | 13 ft |