St. John River at Edmundston
Maine — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Aroostook County, Maine on the St. John River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SJEB3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Minor Flood
460 ft
Action Stage
455 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
462 ft
Flood impacts are similar to the April 2019 event. Floodwaters are beginning to threaten the railroad tracks between Upper Frenchville and Frenchville. Dangerous flows are encroaching on US Route 1 in Upper Frenchville, near the Fort Kent town line and the Pine Island area of the St. John River. Additionally, backwater flooding in Frenchville drainage areas may cause minor flooding of properties.
460 ft
Several feet of fast-moving water inundate agricultural lands between Upper Frenchville and Frenchville near the intersection of State Route 162 and US Route 1, creating dangerous flow conditions. Significant inundation occurs in low-lying agricultural fields between Madawaska and Lille. Additionally, backwater flooding along small creeks and streams emptying into the St. John River between Upper Frenchville and Lille threatens US Route 1 infrastructure.
457 ft
Up to 2 feet of flowing water inundates agricultural fields between Upper Frenchville and Frenchville. Additional flooding up to 2 feet of inundation affects low lying areas downstream of Madawaska to Lille.
455 ft
Low lying agricultural fields between Madawaska and Grand Isle become inundated. Flooding also affects low lying areas in Frenchville on the river side of the railroad tracks, impacting additional agricultural fields.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
SJEB3
River
St. John River
County
Aroostook, ME
Coordinates
47.3605°N, 68.3247°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. John River at Edmundston?
The St. John River at Edmundston gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Edmundston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. John River at Edmundston is 460 feet. Action stage begins at 455 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
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Where is the St. John River at Edmundston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aroostook County, Maine at coordinates 47.3605°N, 68.3247°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Water Survey of Canada
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- Stage may be affected by ice.