Meduxnekeag River above South Branch near Houlton
Maine — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Aroostook County, Maine on the Meduxnekeag River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01017960, 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
9 ft
5,726 cfs
Minor Flood
8 ft
4,460 cfs
Action Stage
7.5 ft
3,881 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10.5 ft
Dangerous flows threaten the Porter Settlement Road Bridge in Cary Mills. Significant flooding of properties in Cary Mills near the river. Widespread flooding of the Houlton Riverfront Park between the Gateway Crossing Bridge and Highland Ave.
9 ft
Dangerous flows begins encroaching on Porter Settlement Road between Morningstar Road and Gardiner Road along the river. Low lying structures are threatened along Porter Settlement Road near Route 2A as water reaches the bottom of the bridge near the intersection with Route 2A. Minor flooding of low lying areas in the Houlton Riverfront Park between the Gateway Crossing Bridge and Highland Ave.
8 ft
Minor flooding of low lying property along Porter Settlement Road. Minor low lying flooding as river exits the banks along the Drews Lake Road.
7.5 ft
Water reaches bankful in Cary Mills as water begins to get into the basements of some houses and structures near the river.
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 3, 2005 | 11.04 ft | — |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 11.04 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 10.64 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 10.64 ft | — |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 9.91 ft | 1,210 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MXKM1
River
Meduxnekeag River
County
Aroostook, ME
Coordinates
46.1050°N, 67.8814°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Meduxnekeag River above South Branch near Houlton?
The Meduxnekeag River above South Branch near Houlton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01017960) 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 Meduxnekeag River above South Branch near Houlton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Meduxnekeag River above South Branch near Houlton is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
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Where is the Meduxnekeag River above South Branch near Houlton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aroostook County, Maine at coordinates 46.1050°N, 67.8814°W. USGS site number: 01017960. 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.