Androscoggin River at Auburn
Maine — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Androscoggin County, Maine on the Androscoggin River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01059000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
76,800 cfs
Moderate Flood
17 ft
63,647 cfs
Minor Flood
14 ft
48,968 cfs
Action Stage
11 ft
33,700 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Approaching levels seen during the historic flood of 1936. Damage to public, private and commercial properties is significant from Livermore through Topsham, with the hardest hit area in Auburn and Lewiston.
24 ft
Comparable to the flood level reached in April 1987. Properties severely flooded or are totally isolated for an extended duration between Auburn and Topsham. Large portions of agricultural lands across the Androscoggin Valley are under water.
22 ft
In Lewiston, 3 feet of water covers portions of Lincoln Street as well as River Street at Oxford Street. In Auburn, water enters businesses off Center Street between Grove Street and Stanley Street.
20 ft
Major flooding occurs. Water up to Center Street or Route 4 near River Road in Auburn. Lincoln Street flooded in Lewiston. Impacts expanding into multiple residential and commercial buildings.
18 ft
In Auburn, water rises up to the foundations of homes on Newbury Street and businesses on North River Road. In Lewiston, flooding occurs on Lincoln Street and Tall Pines Drive.
17.5 ft
In Lewiston, flooding begins near the intersection of River Road and Ferry Road as well as Switzerland Road near St. Peter's Cemetery.
17 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. In Lewiston, River Street floods and Lincoln Street begins to flood. In Auburn, the basement of Roak Block on Main Street floods and water approaches structures on Newbury Street. Flooding of Route 136 at Stackpole Road in Durham occurs.
15.5 ft
Flooding starts around Heritage Park in Lewiston. The parking lot behind Roak Block on Main Street in Auburn floods. River Road in Livermore floods.
15 ft
Floodwaters cut off homes along Cedar Point Road in Durham.
14 ft
North River Road in Auburn floods. Water rises up to the retaining wall behind Roak Block on Main Street in Auburn. Cedar Point Road in Durham Floods.
13.5 ft
Water inundates Bonney Park in Auburn though no structures are affected,
13 ft
Localized overbank flows begin in lowest areas between Livermore and Lisbon.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1936 | 27.57 ft | 135,000 cfs |
| Mar 19, 1936 | 27.57 ft | 135,000 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1987 | 23.71 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1987 | 23.71 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1953 | 22.84 ft | 95,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AUBM1
River
Androscoggin River
County
Androscoggin, ME
Coordinates
44.0722°N, 70.2081°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Androscoggin River at Auburn?
The Androscoggin River at Auburn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01059000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Androscoggin River at Auburn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Androscoggin River at Auburn is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Androscoggin River at Auburn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Androscoggin County, Maine at coordinates 44.0722°N, 70.2081°W. USGS site number: 01059000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Flood stage changes coming December 11, 2024. Please visit <a href='https://www.weather.gov/media/gyx/PNS_2024FloodStageChanges.pdf' >HERE</a> for more information.