Piscataquis River at Blanchard Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

15 ft

Moderate Flood

13 ft

Minor Flood

10.5 ft

6,175 cfs

Action Stage

9 ft

3,525 cfs

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Dec 18, 2023	13.4 ft	14,200 cfs
Apr 8, 2000	11.38 ft	7,550 cfs
Jun 30, 2013	10.46 ft	6,410 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

01031300

NWS LID

BLAM1

River

Piscataquis River

County

Piscataquis, ME

Coordinates

45.2672°N, 69.5839°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Piscataquis River at Blanchard?

The Piscataquis River at Blanchard gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01031300) 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 Piscataquis River at Blanchard?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Piscataquis River at Blanchard is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.

How do I get alerts when Piscataquis River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Piscataquis River at Blanchard to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Piscataquis River at Blanchard gauge located?

The gauge is located in Piscataquis County, Maine at coordinates 45.2672°N, 69.5839°W. USGS site number: 01031300. 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.

Piscataquis River at Blanchard Water Level & Flood Stage.