Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine water level

Name: Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Aroostook River, Maine, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.71ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT (30 min ago)

Flow: 179 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine, where the gauge shows 2.71 ft.

It is 14.29 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.70 ft – 2.75 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 18.70 ftApril 9, 2009
Forecast peak: 2.70 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 17.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: State Route 11 bridge across the St. Croix Stream is closed. Severe impact to structures along State Route 11 in Masardis.
18.00 ft: Garfield Road closed at the bridge over the Aroostook River. Several structures along State Route 11 in Masardis impacted by floodwaters. Significant inundation of agricultural lands downstream of the St. Croix Stream in Masardis to the Butler Island Wildlife Management Area in Ashland.
17.00 ft: Minor flooding along State Route 11 in Masardis and backwater flooding along the St. Croix Stream.
15.50 ft: Minor flooding occurs in agricultural lands along the river from Downstream of the St. Croix Stream in Masardis to the Butler Island Wildlife Management Area in Ashland.
2.71 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	18.70 ft	April 9, 2009
2	18.33 ft	May 1, 2008
3	18.17 ft	April 16, 2014
4	18.00 ft	April 18, 1994
5	17.70 ft	April 19, 1983
6	16.95 ft	April 30, 1973
7	16.81 ft	April 5, 1976
8	16.76 ft	April 30, 1979
9	16.68 ft	December 23, 1974
10	16.57 ft	April 28, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:58 AM Sunset 05:40 PM Daylight 10 hr, 41 min First quarter 65%

Map

Other gauges on the Aroostook River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Aroostook River at Washburn, MaineRiver gauge, Aroostook River	1.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Williams Brook at Phair, MaineRiver gauge, Williams Brook	1.34 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	21 mi
Hardwood Brook below Glidden Brk near Caribou, MaineRiver gauge, Hardwood Brook	1.9 cfs	Low	−0.4 cfs	26 mi
Seboeis River near Shin Pond, MaineRiver gauge, Seboeis River	4.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	29 mi
Big Presque Isle Stream at Tracey MillsRiver gauge, Big Presque Isle Stream	0.24 m	Low	−0.01 m	49 km
Little Madawaska River at Caribou, MaineRiver gauge, Little Madawaska River	3.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	32 mi
E. Br. Penobscot River below Grand Lake MatagamonRiver gauge, E. Br. Penobscot River	2.48 ft	Below flood stage	±0	34 mi
Aroostook River near TinkerRiver gauge, Aroostook River	3.09 m	Low	±0	57 km
Meduxnekeag River at Lowery Rd. near Houlton, MaineRiver gauge, Meduxnekeag River	35.1 cfs	Low	−5.1 cfs	36 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.29 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 Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine?

The highest level on record is 18.70 ft on April 9, 2009.

Is Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01015800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.52306, -68.37167 (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	2.71 ft	2026-10-20 03:15	Provisional
Flow	179 cfs	2026-10-20 03:15	Provisional

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