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SwedenAllagash River near Allagash, Maine water level
River gauge, Allagash River, Maine, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 503 cfs
- Water temperature
- 57 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Allagash River near Allagash, Maine, where the gauge shows 2.32 ft.
It is 12.68 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.32 ft – 2.50 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 57 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.78 ftApril 10, 1991
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
- Widespread significant flooding upstream of Eliza Hole Rapids. Michaud Tote Road and Inn Road impassable. Numerous camp roads flooded. River side campsites between Allagash Falls and Eliza Hole Rapids completely inundated. Flooding similar to April 1983 and 1991.
- 17.00 ft
- Significant flooding of Michaud Tote Road and Inn Road in the town of Allagash. Floodwaters threaten Route 161 in the town of Allagash combined with St. John River conditions. Campsites inundated between Allagash Falls and Eliza Hole Rapids.
- 15.00 ft
- Minor low lying flooding occurs between Allagash Falls and the town of Allagash. River campsites flooded between McGargle Rocks to Eliza Hole Rapids.
- 13.00 ft
- River approaches bankfull. River begins to threaten low lying campsites between Allagash Falls and Eliza Hole Rapids.
- 2.32 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.78 ft | April 10, 1991 |
| 2 | 19.48 ft | April 18, 1983 |
| 3 | 17.55 ft | April 6, 1988 |
| 4 | 14.89 ft | April 30, 2008 |
| 5 | 14.43 ft | April 3, 1975 |
| 6 | 14.22 ft | April 22, 1933 |
| 7 | 14.16 ft | April 23, 1960 |
| 8 | 13.83 ft | April 26, 1970 |
| 9 | 13.18 ft | April 24, 2007 |
| 10 | 13.14 ft | May 1, 1939 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.57 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John River at Dickey, MaineRiver gauge, St. John River | 4.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 3.0 mi |
| St. Francis River at Outlet of Glasier LakeRiver gauge, St. Francis River | 0.69 m | Low | +0.01 m | 18 km |
| Fish River near Fort Kent, MaineRiver gauge, Fish River | 2.99 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
| St. John River below Fish R, near Fort Kent, MaineRiver gauge, St. John River | 4.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 28 mi |
| Big Black River near Depot Mtn, MaineRiver gauge, Big Black River | 3.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 34 mi |
| St. John River at Ninemile Bridge, MaineRiver gauge, St. John River | 2.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.31 ft | 39 mi |
| Saint John River at EdmundstonRiver gauge, Saint John River | 134.64 m | Low | +0.06 m | 66 km |
| Iroquois River at Moulin MorneaultRiver gauge, Iroquois River | 3.42 m | Low | −0.02 m | 70 km |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Allagash River near Allagash, Maine?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 12.68 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Allagash River near Allagash, Maine today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.32 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Allagash River near Allagash, Maine rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Allagash River near Allagash, Maine normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Allagash River near Allagash, Maine?
The highest level on record is 19.78 ft on April 10, 1991.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01011000(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.06972, -69.07944(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.32 ft | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 503 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 57 °F | 2026-10-01 04:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Allagash River near Allagash, Maine (usgs:01011000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/allagash-river-near-allagash-maine
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