Major Flood
13 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.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16.5 ft
Low sections of Bradbury Road in Fort Kent are flooded and homes inundated on the river side. Historic flooding on the Fish River chain of lakes resulting in significant flooding of camps and homes along the lakes.
14 ft
Fort Kent Main Street bridge fully inundated with high water and impassable.
13 ft
Major flooding. Dozens of homes or camps inundated from Portage Lake to Eagle Lake and downstream. River reaches the decking of the Main Street bridge in Fort Kent. The Blockhouse area and much of West Main Street in Fort Kent inundated.
12 ft
Moderate flooding. Homes in the Soldier Pond area of Wallagrass threatened. West approach of Soldier Pond Bridge inundated with bridge closed. Dangerous flow begins to threaten the Fort Kent Main Street bridge.
11 ft
Minor flooding. Water reaches the bottom of the Main Street bridge in Fort Kent. Water encroaches on properties along Bradbury Road in Fort Kent. Camps and some homes threatened on the Fish River from Wallagrass to Fort Kent. Fish River chain of lakes significantly elevated resulting in minor lake flooding.
10.5 ft
River approaches bankfull from Fish River Falls downstream to the confluence with the St. John River.
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 30, 2008 | 13.93 ft | 18,300 cfs |
| Apr 29, 1973 | 12.43 ft | 17,800 cfs |
| May 3, 2018 | 12.02 ft | 16,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fish River at Fort Kent?
The Fish River at Fort Kent gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01013500) 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 Fish River at Fort Kent?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fish River at Fort Kent is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fish River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fish River at Fort Kent 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 Fish River at Fort Kent gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aroostook County, Maine at coordinates 47.2375°N, 68.5828°W. USGS site number: 01013500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: St. John River at Fort Kent
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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.