Major Flood
18 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Water is over Second Street. Water Street becomes submerged under several feet of water.
19 ft
Significant flooding on Route 201 in Hallowell and between Gardiner and Farmingdale. Numerous riverside businesses in Hallowell impacted. Route 27 bridge in Randolph flooded between Route 126 and Elm Street. Several business surrounded by flood waters on Water Street in Randolph.
18 ft
Water enters Water St (Route 27/ Route 201).
16 ft
Businesses in Hallowell and Gardiner flooded. Numerous parking areas flooded from the Kennebec and backwater along the Cobbosseecontee Stream in Gardiner.
13 ft
Water enters the back side of buildings along Water Street. Front Street becomes completely submerged. The parking lot by town dock flood.
11 ft
Parking lots along Front Street begin to flood. Town dock begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | 22.49 ft | — |
| May 2, 2023 | 16.62 ft | — |
| Apr 13, 2024 | 13.71 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HALM1
River
Kennebec River
County
Kennebec, ME
Coordinates
44.2868°N, 69.7882°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kennebec River at Hallowell?
The Kennebec River at Hallowell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01049330) 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 Hallowell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kennebec River at Hallowell is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kennebec River rises?
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Where is the Kennebec River at Hallowell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kennebec County, Maine at coordinates 44.2868°N, 69.7882°W. USGS site number: 01049330. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey