Major Flood
18 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Record flooding similar to 1987. Widespread flooding of North Howland Road, Maxfield Road and River Road between Medford and Howland. Significant impacts to homes and structures between Medford and Howland. Significant backwater flooding of the Pleasant River, additionally small streams and creeks will experience backwater flooding downstream to Howland.
16 ft
North Howland Road, Maxfield Road, River Road flooded in several locations between Medford to Howland with homes threatened.
13 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs along the Medford Road between Alder Brook to Robin Hollow Drive. Minor flooding along the lowland areas from Trestle Road Bridge downstream to Maxfield townline. Minor flooding along River Road and North Howland Road to I-95 Bridge in Maxfield to Howland.
12 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 30, 1923 | 20.8 ft | — |
| Mar 31, 1987 | 18.65 ft | 85,000 cfs |
| Nov 3, 1966 | 15.58 ft | 60,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MFDM1
River
Piscataquis River
County
Piscataquis, ME
Coordinates
45.2606°N, 68.8686°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Piscataquis River at Medford?
The Piscataquis River at Medford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01034000) 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 Medford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Piscataquis River at Medford is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Piscataquis River rises?
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Where is the Piscataquis River at Medford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Piscataquis County, Maine at coordinates 45.2606°N, 68.8686°W. USGS site number: 01034000. 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.