Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine water level

Name: Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Grand Lake Stream, Maine, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.79ft Down 0.77 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 120 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine, where the gauge shows 1.79 ft.

It is 5.21 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.77 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.79 ft – 2.60 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.75 ftDecember 2, 2005

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.

What happens at each level

7.75 ft: Minor flooding of low lying camp properties along Water Street similar to the December 2005 flooding. Water begins to impact the fish hatchery.
7.00 ft: Minor flooding of low lying property along Water Street above Big Falls.
6.00 ft: Stream approaches bankfull.
1.79 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.75 ft	December 2, 2005
2	6.69 ft	April 25, 1983
3	6.35 ft	June 12, 1952
4	6.17 ft	May 14, 1989
5	5.78 ft	May 29, 1961
6	5.77 ft	April 28, 2019
7	5.70 ft	June 14, 1960
8	5.65 ft	May 19, 1954
9	5.61 ft	April 7, 1976
10	5.61 ft	May 9, 1958

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:54 AM Sunset 05:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 45 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream, MaineLake, West Grand Lake	296.16 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	0.7 mi
Lewy Lake at Princeton, MaineLake, Lewy Lake	200.83 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	10 mi
Old Stream near Wesley, MaineRiver gauge, Old Stream	3.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	16 mi
St. Croix River at Baring, MaineRiver gauge, St. Croix River	4.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	22 mi
Dennis Stream near St. StephenRiver gauge, Dennis Stream	1.40 m	Very low	−0.01 m	40 km
Libby Brook near Northfield, MaineRiver gauge, Libby Brook	7.8 cfs	Low	−1.2 cfs	26 mi
St. Croix River at Vanceboro, MaineRiver gauge, St. Croix River	4.66 ft	Below flood stage	+0.37 ft	32 mi
Spednic Lake at St. CroixLake, Spednic Lake	115.23 m	Very low	±0	52 km

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.21 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 Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.79 ft. Down 0.77 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine rising or falling?

Down 0.77 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine?

The highest level on record is 7.75 ft on December 2, 2005.

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:01019000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.17250, -67.76889 (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	1.79 ft	2026-10-20 21:00	Provisional
Flow	120 cfs	2026-10-20 21:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, Maine (usgs:01019000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/grand-lake-stream-at-grand-lake-stream-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