Is the Piscataquis River flooding?

Maine · 3 gauges · Maine river levels

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.

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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 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.

Drains 296 sq mi · gauge elevation 358 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Piscataquis River at Blanchard, MaineNo flooding3.31 ft10.5 ft
Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, MaineNo flooding1.49 ft11 ft
Piscataquis River at Medford, MaineNo flooding1.43 ft13 ft
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.