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SwedenDead River near Dead River, Maine water level
River gauge, Dead River, Maine, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 357 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Dead River near Dead River, Maine, where the gauge shows 3.77 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.77 ft – 3.78 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Stream near Grand Falls, MaineRiver gauge, Spencer Stream | 170 cfs | Normal | −77.0 cfs | 6.2 mi |
| Kennebec River at The Forks, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 474 cfs | Very low | −7.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Austin Stream at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Austin Stream | 74.9 cfs | Normal | −41.1 cfs | 19 mi |
| Kennebec River at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 2,420 cfs | Low | +880 cfs | 20 mi |
| Carrabassett River near North Anson, MaineRiver gauge, Carrabassett River | 3.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.26 ft | 28 mi |
| Sandy River near Madrid, MaineRiver gauge, Sandy River | 5.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 29 mi |
| Piscataquis River at Blanchard, MaineRiver gauge, Piscataquis River | 3.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 30 mi |
| East Branch Wesserunsett Stream near Athens, MaineRiver gauge, East Branch Wesserunsett Stream | 16.6 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Dead River near Dead River, Maine today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT, the water level was 3.77 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Dead River near Dead River, Maine rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Dead River near Dead River, Maine normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01043500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.22905, -70.20113(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 | 3.77 ft | 2026-10-19 16:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 357 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Dead River near Dead River, Maine (usgs:01043500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/dead-river-near-dead-river-maine
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer