Major Flood
17.5 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
13.5 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
River Road in Mattawamkeag inundated. Lancaster Road and Kingman Road in Kingman inundated closed to traffic. Bancroft Road in Bancroft inundated and closed. New Brunswick Southern Railroad tracks flooded due to backwater near the confluence of Molunkus Stream into the Mattawamkeag.
15.5 ft
Flooding along River Road, Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park Road in Mattawamkeag and Lancaster Road in Kingman.
15 ft
Bridge Road near Haynesville flooded.
14 ft
Flooding along the Bancroft Road between Wytopitlock and Bancroft.
13.5 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs near River Road and Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park Road.
13 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 17, 2014 | 16.31 ft | 25,700 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1993 | 16.16 ft | 26,100 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 15.93 ft | 26,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MATM1
River
Mattawamkeag River
County
Penobscot, ME
Coordinates
45.5011°N, 68.3058°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag?
The Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01030500) 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 Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag is 13.5 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mattawamkeag River rises?
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Where is the Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag gauge located?
The gauge is located in Penobscot County, Maine at coordinates 45.5011°N, 68.3058°W. USGS site number: 01030500. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.