Little Madawaska River near Caribou
Maine — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Aroostook County, Maine on the Little Madawaska River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01017290, 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
Moderate Flood
11 ft
8,727 cfs
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
5,923 cfs
Action Stage
9.5 ft
5,923 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
11.38 ft
Flood water approach structures on Noyes Road in Caribou similar to the flood of April 27, 2018.
11 ft
River begins to flood property upstream of Access Highway, Route 98, between Madawaska Road and Bowles Road. Flooding begins of the former Mobile Home Park off Access Highway near the river.
10.5 ft
Flooding begins in the fields between Access Highway & Belyea Road near the river. River begins to flood low lying property at the end of Sullivan Drive in Caribou.
10 ft
Minor low lying flooding of property on Noyes Road
9.5 ft
River approaches bankfull.
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 27, 2018 | 11.38 ft | 9,520 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 11.38 ft | 9,520 cfs |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 10.13 ft | 7,030 cfs |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 10.13 ft | 7,030 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2018 | 9.8 ft | 6,440 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LMRM1
River
Little Madawaska River
County
Aroostook, ME
Coordinates
46.8886°N, 67.9450°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Madawaska River near Caribou?
The Little Madawaska River near Caribou gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01017290) 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 Little Madawaska River near Caribou?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Madawaska River near Caribou is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Madawaska River rises?
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Where is the Little Madawaska River near Caribou gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aroostook County, Maine at coordinates 46.8886°N, 67.9450°W. USGS site number: 01017290. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- Stage may be affected by ice.