Penobscot River at Eddington
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/04/2025 10:30 AM EDTRecord: 23.5 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 23 ft Moderate Flooding 21 ft Minor Flooding 18 ft Action 16 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 25 - Comparable to the FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. A large portion of the Penobscot River Valley underwater. Flood waters reach Main St in Old Town with significant impacts to Water Street properties. Down Street on Indian Island flooded near West Street cutting off access south. Significant flooding in Milford with access in and out of the area on Route 2 cut off. State Route 116 near Tree Farm Road in Old Town flooded.
- 23 - Flood inundation near the FEMA 1 percent flood hazard level. Record flooding similar to the Flood of 1987. Floodwaters breach the railroad tracks in Old Town, flooding portions of Water Street. Lower portions of French Island including Bodwell St and River St inundated. Significant flooding along Main St in Bradley depending on backwater and flows from the Otter Stream. Wabanaki Way on Indian Isolated flooded in multiple locations.
- 22 - Significant inundation of low lying lands along the river. Potential for greater impacts in the upper portion of the reach around Old Town with large contributions from the Stillwater River. The backyards of properties north of North Main St in Brewer inundated with some impacts to outbuildings possible.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 44.8267, -68.6967 |
| RFC | NERFC |
| State | ME |
| WFO | CAR |
| County | Penobscot |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 01036390 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 17.13 ft | on 12-21-2023 |
| 2. | 14.69 ft | on 12-03-2020 |
| 3. | 15.27 ft | on 04-15-2020 |
| 4. | 16.75 ft | on 04-23-2019 |
| 5. | 18.30 ft | on 01-14-2018 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 17.13 ft | on 12-21-2023 |
| 2. | 14.69 ft | on 12-03-2020 |
| 3. | 15.27 ft | on 04-15-2020 |
| 4. | 16.75 ft | on 04-23-2019 |
| 5. | 18.30 ft | on 01-14-2018 |
| 6. | 17.93 ft | on 04-18-2014 |
| 7. | 17.57 ft | on 01-13-2014 |
| 8. | 17.30 ft | on 12-15-2010 |
| 9. | 16.61 ft | on 04-08-2009 |
| 10. | 19.57 ft | on 05-01-2008 |
| 11. | 18.72 ft | on 04-30-2005 |
| 12. | 23.53 ft | on 04-03-1987 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 23.53 ft | on 04-03-1987 |
| 2. | 19.57 ft | on 05-01-2008 |
| 3. | 18.72 ft | on 04-30-2005 |
| 4. | 18.30 ft | on 01-14-2018 |
| 5. | 17.93 ft | on 04-18-2014 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 23.53 ft | on 04-03-1987 |
| 2. | 19.57 ft | on 05-01-2008 |
| 3. | 18.72 ft | on 04-30-2005 |
| 4. | 18.30 ft | on 01-14-2018 |
| 5. | 17.93 ft | on 04-18-2014 |
| 6. | 17.57 ft | on 01-13-2014 |
| 7. | 17.30 ft | on 12-15-2010 |
| 8. | 17.13 ft | on 12-21-2023 |
| 9. | 16.75 ft | on 04-23-2019 |
| 10. | 16.61 ft | on 04-08-2009 |
| 11. | 15.27 ft | on 04-15-2020 |
| 12. | 14.69 ft | on 12-03-2020 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 30.20 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 28.20 ft |
| minor Flooding | 25.20 ft |
| action | 23.20 ft |
| Latest Value | 14.26 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 7.20 ft |
Unique Local Info
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Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels |
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.
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Collaborative Agencies
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