Moderate Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
13.5 ft
Action Stage
12.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Flooding reaches the lower bridge supports on Depot Road in T14 R16 WELS. Floodwaters threatening sporting camps along the Big Black River in T14 R15 WELS upstream of the Depot Stream confluence. Flooding similar to April 1987.
15 ft
Moderate flooding on properties upstream of the gage near the Quebec border.
13.5 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs due to backwater in small streams and creeks. Additional, lowland flooding near the confluence of Depot Stream and upstream of the Depot Road to the Quebec border.
12 ft
River approaches bankfull near the gage at Depot Road.
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 1, 1987 | 15.62 ft | 8,680 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1994 | 14.59 ft | 6,160 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1986 | 14.17 ft | 4,920 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BBRM1
River
Big Black River
County
Aroostook, ME
Coordinates
46.8939°N, 69.7522°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Black River near Depot Mountain?
The Big Black River near Depot Mountain gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01010070) 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 Big Black River near Depot Mountain?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Black River near Depot Mountain is 13.5 feet. Action stage begins at 12.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Black River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Black River near Depot Mountain to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Big Black River near Depot Mountain gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aroostook County, Maine at coordinates 46.8939°N, 69.7522°W. USGS site number: 01010070. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: St. John River at Dickey
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- Stage may be affected by ice.