Major Flood
35 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
23.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Widespread catastrophic flooding of State Route 161 between Dickey Bridge and St. Francis. Numerous homes inundated from Big Rapids downstream to St. Francis. Significant inundation of structures in Allagash with combined backwater flooding from the Allagash River. Most campsites between Longs Rapids and Big Rapids inaccessible.
30 ft
Flooding along State Route 161 near the Allagash Maine Forest Service Ranger Station due to backwater issues with the Allagash River. Moderate flooding impacting Route 161 near the Allagash and St Francis town line. Significant flooding at campsites between Longs Rapids and Dickey Bridge.
25 ft
Minor flooding of low lying properties from Longs Rapids downstream to St. Francis. Backwater issues begins to cause minor flooding along the Little Black River near Walker Brook Road. Campsites between Castonia Farm to Poplar Island experience minor flooding.
23.5 ft
River nearing bankfull and begins to threaten low lying campsites from Castonia Rapids downstream to Dickey Bridge.
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 8, 1991 | 37.89 ft | 56,200 cfs |
| Apr 29, 1974 | 29.16 ft | — |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 28.93 ft | 177,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DICM1
River
St. John River
County
Aroostook, ME
Coordinates
47.1131°N, 69.0881°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. John River at Dickey?
The St. John River at Dickey gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01010500) 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 St. John River at Dickey?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. John River at Dickey is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 23.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. John River rises?
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Where is the St. John River at Dickey gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aroostook County, Maine at coordinates 47.1131°N, 69.0881°W. USGS site number: 01010500. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.