Piscataquis River at Medford
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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 8:15 AM EDTRecord: 20.8 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 18 ft Moderate Flooding 16 ft Minor Flooding 13 ft Action 12 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
- 18 - Record flooding similar to 1987. Widespread flooding of North Howland Road, Maxfield Road and River Road between Medford and Howland. Significant impacts to homes and structures between Medford and Howland. Significant backwater flooding of the Pleasant River, additionally small streams and creeks will experience backwater flooding downstream to Howland.
- 16 - North Howland Road, Maxfield Road, River Road flooded in several locations between Medford to Howland with homes threatened.
- 13 - Minor lowland flooding occurs along the Medford Road between Alder Brook to Robin Hollow Drive. Minor flooding along the lowland areas from Trestle Road Bridge downstream to Maxfield townline. Minor flooding along River Road and North Howland Road to I-95 Bridge in Maxfield to Howland.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 45.2606, -68.8686 |
| RFC | NERFC |
| State | ME |
| WFO | CAR |
| County | Piscataquis |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 01034000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.55 ft | on 12-19-2023 |
| 2. | 11.69 ft | on 12-02-2020 |
| 3. | 10.05 ft | on 04-21-2019 |
| 4. | 12.33 ft | on 04-17-2014 |
| 5. | 11.96 ft | on 12-14-2010 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.55 ft | on 12-19-2023 | |
| 2. | 11.69 ft | on 12-02-2020 | |
| 3. | 10.05 ft | on 04-21-2019 | |
| 4. | 12.33 ft | on 04-17-2014 | |
| 5. | 11.96 ft | on 12-14-2010 | |
| 6. | 13.31 ft | on 05-01-2008 | |
| 7. | 18.65 ft | on 04-01-1987 | |
| 8. | 14.17 ft | on 04-29-1979 | |
| 9. | 13.48 ft | on 12-22-1973 | |
| 10. | 15.58 ft | on 11-04-1966 | |
| 11. | 13.06 ft | on 03-28-1953 | |
| 12. | 12.72 ft | on 11-28-1950 | |
| 13. | 12.76 ft | on 04-14-1940 | |
| 14. | 15.07 ft | on 03-20-1936 | |
| 15. | 13.20 ft | on 05-04-1929 | |
| 16. | 20.80 ft | on 05-01-1923 | 1 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 20.80 ft | on 05-01-1923 | 1 |
| 2. | 18.65 ft | on 04-01-1987 | |
| 3. | 15.58 ft | on 11-04-1966 | |
| 4. | 15.07 ft | on 03-20-1936 | |
| 5. | 14.17 ft | on 04-29-1979 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 20.80 ft | on 05-01-1923 | 1 |
| 2. | 18.65 ft | on 04-01-1987 | |
| 3. | 15.58 ft | on 11-04-1966 | |
| 4. | 15.07 ft | on 03-20-1936 | |
| 5. | 14.17 ft | on 04-29-1979 | |
| 6. | 13.55 ft | on 12-19-2023 | |
| 7. | 13.48 ft | on 12-22-1973 | |
| 8. | 13.31 ft | on 05-01-2008 | |
| 9. | 13.20 ft | on 05-04-1929 | |
| 10. | 13.06 ft | on 03-28-1953 | |
| 11. | 12.76 ft | on 04-14-1940 | |
| 12. | 12.72 ft | on 11-28-1950 | |
| 13. | 12.33 ft | on 04-17-2014 | |
| 14. | 11.96 ft | on 12-14-2010 | |
| 15. | 11.69 ft | on 12-02-2020 | |
| 16. | 10.05 ft | on 04-21-2019 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 266.68 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 264.68 ft |
| minor Flooding | 261.68 ft |
| action | 260.68 ft |
| Latest Value | 253.52 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 248.68 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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| 10 Day (HEFS) | 7 Day (NAEFS) | 7 Day (GEFS) |
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.