Major Flood
24 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Floodwaters several feet deep along Route 302, East Bridge Street, and River Street in Westbrook. Several businesses and homes impacted. Travel in and out of the area is severely disrupted.
24 ft
Major flooding in Westbrook. Inundation is around the FEMA 1 percent flood level. Floodwaters cover Route 302 cutting off access between Portland and Westbrook, inundating several businesses and homes on the north side of the river. Flooding to properties along Riverside Street incuding storage buildings. Materials should be moved to higher ground. This is a dangerous situation.
23 ft
Backwater from Mill Brook floods properties off Forest Avenue and East Bridge Street in Westbrook.
22 ft
Forest Avenue in Portland and Bridgton Road in Westbrook cut off by floodwaters. Water up to properties along River Street in Westbrook. The flood level is comparable to that of Hurricane Bob in 1991.
21 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Flooding along Route 302 and East Bridge Street in Westbrook. Water Street flooded near Mentor Street with residential properties impacted.
18 ft
Minor flooding with water encroaching upon East Bridge Street in Westbrook and Route 302. Riverbank Park in Westbrook floods. Sappi Wastewater Drive access cut off by floodwaters.
17 ft
Minor flooding affects storage yards of industrial businesses on Warren Avenue in Westbrook. Property should be relocated to avoid being impacted.
16 ft
Water approaches the backyards of properties along Water Street in Westbrook and Riverside Street in Portland. River comes out of its banks and floods portions of Fraser Field.
14 ft
High flows make recreational activities hazardous.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 1977 | 21.11 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 17.58 ft | 7,857 cfs |
| Feb 24, 1981 | 16.28 ft | 7,730 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WFAM1
River
Presumpscot River
County
Cumberland, ME
Coordinates
43.7246°N, 70.3029°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Presumpscot River above West Falmouth?
The Presumpscot River above West Falmouth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01064140) 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 Presumpscot River above West Falmouth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Presumpscot River above West Falmouth is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Presumpscot River rises?
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Where is the Presumpscot River above West Falmouth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cumberland County, Maine at coordinates 43.7246°N, 70.3029°W. USGS site number: 01064140. 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