Carrabassett River at North Anson
Maine — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Somerset County, Maine on the Carrabassett River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01047000, 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
22 ft
35,256 cfs
Moderate Flood
18 ft
24,534 cfs
Minor Flood
15 ft
17,886 cfs
Action Stage
13 ft
14,094 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26.5 ft
Impacts similar to that in the flood of record on April 1 1987 and that of December 2023. Avoid travel between Carrabassett Valley and North Anson.
23 ft
Infrastructure and property damage along the Carrabassett River between Carrabassett Valley to North Anson. Flood waters into first floors of homes in Kingfield. Access in and out of the New Portland up to Carrabassett Valley area is significantly limited. Route 27, 16, and 146 flooded.
22 ft
Major flooding occurs. Flooding comparable to that in May 2023. Properties along Island Road flooded in Kingfield. Major disruptions to travel in and out of the Carrabassett Valley region with the likely closure of Route 27. Significant flooding in North Anson if coinciding high flows are occurring along the Kennebec River.
21 ft
Route 27 flooded in Carrabassett Valley near the S curve and also in Kingfield near the Department of Transportation lot north of town.
20.5 ft
Flood comparable to that after Irene in 2011. Route 16 in Embden floods south of Katie Crotch Road.
20 ft
Route 27 begins to flood north of Kingfield, along with Route 146 and 16 in New Portland.
18 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Route 16 flooded in Anson near the Bailey Farm Windmill. Route 146 flooded in New Portland. Island Road in Kingfield flooded.
17 ft
Water encroaching on Route 16 in Anson near the Bailey Farm Windmill and on Route 146 in New Portland.
16 ft
In Kingfield, floodwaters can cut off Island Road given coinciding high flows on the West Branch of the Carrabassett River.
15 ft
Minor flooding occurs. Katie Crotch Road begins to flood in Embden.
13 ft
River nearing bankfull in New Portland and Embden.
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 31, 1987 | 26.66 ft | 50,700 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1987 | 26.66 ft | 50,700 cfs |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 26.64 ft | 50,500 cfs |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 26.64 ft | 50,500 cfs |
| May 1, 2023 | 22.08 ft | 35,493 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NANM1
River
Carrabassett River
County
Somerset, ME
Coordinates
44.8692°N, 69.9550°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Carrabassett River at North Anson?
The Carrabassett River at North Anson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01047000) 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 Carrabassett River at North Anson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Carrabassett River at North Anson is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Carrabassett River rises?
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Where is the Carrabassett River at North Anson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Somerset County, Maine at coordinates 44.8692°N, 69.9550°W. USGS site number: 01047000. 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.