Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Route 159 (Grand Lake Road) bridge underwater. ATV bridges upstream & downstream go underwater. Significant Flooding of Seboeis River Trails.
14 ft
Significant flooding of the Seboeis River trailhead parking area. ATV trail crossings upstream & downstream flooded.
11 ft
Minor flooding of the Seboeis River trailhead parking area.
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, 2008 | 13.48 ft | 6,310 cfs |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 12.14 ft | 3,990 cfs |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 11.78 ft | 3,670 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SBSM1
River
Seboeis River
County
Penobscot, ME
Coordinates
46.1431°N, 68.6336°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Seboeis River near Shin Pond?
The Seboeis River near Shin Pond gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01029200) 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 Seboeis River near Shin Pond?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Seboeis River near Shin Pond is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Seboeis River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Seboeis River near Shin Pond 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 Seboeis River near Shin Pond gauge located?
The gauge is located in Penobscot County, Maine at coordinates 46.1431°N, 68.6336°W. USGS site number: 01029200. 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.