Major Flood
15 ft
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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
11.6 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
Comparable to the FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. State Road in Bangor flooded north of the hospital. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation. Transportation, communications, water and power severely affected.
17.89 ft
Record flooding similar to Groundhogs Day 1976.
17 ft
Floodwaters enter riverside businesses West of South Main Street in Brewer.
16 ft
Significant flooding in Kenduskeag Plaza in Downeast Bangor. Impacts expanding into multiple commercial buildings in Kenduskeag Plaza with water several feet deep. Front Street near the Bangor Waterfront flooded. Lower industrial sections of Hampden and Brewer flooded with some inundation of storage buildings.
15 ft
Widespread flooding throughout the Kenduskeag Plaza, from above State Street to the Washington Street bridge. Bangor and Brewer riverside parks inundated. Basement flooding possible in Kenduskeag Plaza businesses.
14 ft
High water levels in the Kenduskeag Plaza channel. Catch basins and stormwater systems begin backing up into Kenduskeag Plaza parking areas and lowest levels of parking garages.
12 ft
Bangor Waterfront begins to flood in portions of the riverwalk. Flood control systems and barriers in Kenduskeag Plaza may become stressed.
11 ft
High water in low areas surrounding the Kenduskeag Plaza and Bangor Waterfront.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 1976 | 17.9 ft | — |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 13.11 ft | — |
| Apr 10, 2020 | 12.1 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BPRM1
River
Penobscot River
County
Penobscot, ME
Coordinates
44.7964°N, 68.7678°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Penobscot River at Bangor?
The Penobscot River at Bangor gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01037050) 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 Penobscot River at Bangor?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Penobscot River at Bangor is 11.6 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Penobscot River rises?
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Where is the Penobscot River at Bangor gauge located?
The gauge is located in Penobscot County, Maine at coordinates 44.7964°N, 68.7678°W. USGS site number: 01037050. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS/City of Bangor, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading affected by tides.