Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
240000 ft
River Street in Skowhegan floods to a depth of 1 foot. The Margaret Chase Smith bridge in Skowhegan floods.
200000 ft
Approaching levels seen during the historic flood of 1987. Roadways will remain unsafe during and after the storm with significant property damages between Skowhegan and Clinton.
170000 ft
Flood levels are comparable with the severe impacts on December 2023. Several main thruways flooded making travel difficult. River Street in Skowhegan floods to a depth of a foot. The Margaret Chase Smith bridge floods.
150000 ft
In Skowhegan, flooding occurs along Elm and Alder Streets. If there are corresponding high flows on Whitten Brook then flood impacts could to Pleasant and Summer Streets.
125000 ft
Major flooding occurs. Impacts expanding into multiple buildings along East River Road in Clinton. Transportation through the area is impacted by flooding along Route 2 in Skowhegan.
100000 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Closure of Route 2 in Skowhegan likely causing major travel disruptions to the area. The river nears bankfull in Skowhegan along Elm and Alder Streets near the Weston Dam. Properties along East River Road in Clinton surrounded by flood waters with emergency access cut-off.
80000 ft
Expanding minor flood impacts across low lying areas. There are increasing backwater issues possible between Norridgewock to Clinton. In Skowhegan water encroaches on Route 2 near Malbons Mill Road and near the boat ramp. East River Road floods to a depth of 1 to 2 feet in Clinton.
60000 ft
Lower portions of East River Road in Clinton floods near Peavey Road. Water is up to Canaan Road in Skowhegan.
35000 ft
Water inundates low lying seasonal campgrounds in Skowhegan. Campers should move to higher ground.
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 18, 2023 | 31 ft | 160,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SKOM1
River
Kennebec River
County
Somerset, ME
Coordinates
44.7635°N, 69.7183°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kennebec River at Skowhegan?
The Kennebec River at Skowhegan gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Skowhegan?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kennebec River at Skowhegan is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the Kennebec River at Skowhegan gauge located?
The gauge is located in Somerset County, Maine at coordinates 44.7635°N, 69.7183°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.