Major Flood
17 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.4 ft
Level comparable to the flood of record in March 1936.
24.7 ft
Flood comparable to that of April 1987.
19.2 ft
Flood comparable to December 2023. Floodwaters several feet deep in the first floor of multiple buildings in Gardiner and Randolph.
17 ft
Major flooding occurs. Significant damage to businesses along Water Street in Randolph and Maine Avenue to Water Street in Gardiner.
15 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Floodwaters of 3 feet or more in Gardiner along Maine Avenue and off Water Street. Across the river in Randolph floodwaters encroach on Water Street between Elm Street and Mill Road. Businesses in both Randolph and Gardiner inundated.
14.3 ft
Flood comparable to that in May 2023.
14 ft
Travel in and out of Gardiner east of Route 201 impacted as floodwaters close Maine Street and Arcade Street. Waterfront Park and Arcade Street parking lots flooded. Businesses along Water Street in Randolph surrounded by floodwaters near Togus Stream.
13.43 ft
Flood comparable to that of April 2005.
13 ft
Minor flooding occurs. Combination of Kennebec River and Cobbosseecontee Stream flooding off Arcade Street and Maine Avenue.
9 ft
Gardiner waterfront park flooded.
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 20, 1936 | 26.4 ft | — |
| Apr 1, 1987 | 24.7 ft | — |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 19.24 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GIRM1
River
Kennebec River
County
Kennebec, ME
Coordinates
44.2303°N, 69.7694°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kennebec River at Gardiner?
The Kennebec River at Gardiner gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01049505) 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 Kennebec River at Gardiner?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kennebec River at Gardiner is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kennebec River rises?
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Where is the Kennebec River at Gardiner gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kennebec County, Maine at coordinates 44.2303°N, 69.7694°W. USGS site number: 01049505. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS Station Information