Major Flood
20 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
Historic flooding. Catastrophic damage to homes and camps between Castle Hill and Presque Isle. Castle Hill Road bridge inundated by floodwaters. Significant road closures and infastructure integrity threatened.
20 ft
Widespread flooding of Gardner Creek Road, South Wade Road, Parsons Road and State Route 164. Numerous homes and camps inundated from Wade and Washburn downstream to Presque Isle. Flooding similar to December 1973.
19.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Castle Hill Road bridge. Similar flooding to the flood of April 20th, 2019. Gardner Creek Road is impassable in several locations with several homes & camps along the river inundated. Backwater flooding of Clayton Brook floods Parsons Road. Route 164 is closed due to backwater flooding on numerous creeks and streams between Adaline to Crouseville and downstream to Presque Isle.
17 ft
Several structures inundated on Gardner Creek Road. Gardner Creek Road is impassable at Gardner Brook due to backwater. Backwater in Salmon Brook will cause minor flooding of Gardner Creek Road in Washburn.
15 ft
Minor flooding on Gardner Creek Road in Washburn and Wade. Numerous river side camps and properties threatened between Castle Hill and Wade. Minor flooding in Crouseville along Route 164 near Rum Rapids. Dangerous swiftwater flows through Washburn. Backwater in Salmon Brook may begin to flood Gardner Creek Road in Washburn.
14 ft
Minor flooding along State Route 164 and Parsons Road mainly impacting agricultural fields. Backwater issues will cause Clayton Brook to threaten Parsons Road. Backwater will also cause streams near Langille Road and State Route 164 to threaten properties. Low lying properties along Gardner Creek Road will begin to flood. Camps along the river banks in Wade and Castle Hill begin to be threatened.
12.5 ft
River approaches bankfull with increasingly dangerous flows.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2015 | 21.14 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 23, 1973 | 20.91 ft | — |
| Apr 20, 2019 | 19.66 ft | 92,716 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WSHM1
River
Aroostook River
County
Aroostook, ME
Coordinates
46.7772°N, 68.1572°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Aroostook River at Washburn?
The Aroostook River at Washburn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01017000) 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 Aroostook River at Washburn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Aroostook River at Washburn is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Aroostook River rises?
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Where is the Aroostook River at Washburn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aroostook County, Maine at coordinates 46.7772°N, 68.1572°W. USGS site number: 01017000. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.