Piscataquis River at Medford
Piscataquis County, Maine
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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