Major Flood
26.5 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
24.5 ft
Minor Flood
22.5 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29.7 ft
Dike along the Saint John River is overtopped, flooding downtown Fort Kent from Pearl Street to Blockhouse Road to Elm Street. Significant flooding of Residential and Commercial Structures between the Fish River to Market Street along East Main Street.
28.5 ft
Dufour Street is completely impassable flooding the Fort Kent Fire Department. East Main Street is impassable west of Market Street to Aroostook Road. Backwater issues on the Fish River and Perley Brook will threaten structures along Route 161 near Perley Brook.
27.5 ft
Near record flooding. Dike and levee system at full capacity. Flooding of lower east Main Street inundating several structures in the center of town. Fish River Flooding combined with Backwater causes water to flow over the Fish River bridge. Residential structures off Baker Street begin to flood. Athletic fields of the University Campus underwater.
26.5 ft
Widespread flooding of lower East Main Street inundating several structures in the center of town. Water flowing over the top of the Fish River bridge.
25.5 ft
Fish River nears the top of the Main Street Fish River bridge, bridge closed. Homes threatened on Meadow Lane, Blockhouse Road, Dufour Street and Church Street.
24.5 ft
Fish River Backwater begins to flood parking lots to businesses & residences between East Main Street and the Fish River. Flooding in low lying areas along State Route 161 upstream of Fort Kent.
22.5 ft
Lumber Yard near Fort Kent State Historic Site floods. Flood waters encroach on the State Historic Site.
20 ft
Lowland flooding between East Main Street, Market Street and the University Campus.
18 ft
Water begins to get into the basements of some houses and structures upstream along the Fish River.
16 ft
Water inundates agricultural lands between Fort Kent and Upper Frenchville along Route 1.
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 | 30.07 ft | 183,000 cfs |
| Apr 29, 1979 | 27.31 ft | 151,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1974 | 26.95 ft | 148,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FTKM1
River
St. John River
County
Aroostook, ME
Coordinates
47.2833°N, 68.5853°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. John River at Fort Kent?
The St. John River at Fort Kent gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01014000) 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 Fort Kent?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. John River at Fort Kent is 22.5 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24.5 feet, and major flooding at 26.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. John River rises?
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Where is the St. John River at Fort Kent gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aroostook County, Maine at coordinates 47.2833°N, 68.5853°W. USGS site number: 01014000. 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.
- Digital Flood Inundation Maps for Fort Kent are available in KMZ and shapefile formats from the USGS in cooperation with FEMA. (<span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://fim.wim.usgs.gov/fim/">click here</a></span>)