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SwedenKennebec River near Madison, Maine water level
River gauge, Kennebec River, Maine, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2,400 cfs
History
What this means
The Kennebec River near Madison, Maine is running below normal at 3.56 ft.
It has risen 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.23 ft and 3.56 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 26.69 ftDecember 19, 2023
Floating and fishing near Kennebec River near Madison, Maine
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.69 ft | December 19, 2023 |
| 2 | 17.74 ft | May 2, 2023 |
| 3 | 12.43 ft | December 26, 2020 |
| 4 | 11.20 ft | April 21, 2019 |
| 5 | 10.29 ft | April 14, 2020 |
| 6 | 8.96 ft | April 16, 2022 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Kennebec River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec River at The Forks, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 474 cfs | Very low | −7.0 cfs | 39 mi |
| Kennebec River at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 2,150 cfs | Very low | +610 cfs | 19 mi |
| Kennebec River at North Sidney, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 5.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.41 ft | 23 mi |
| Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge at Augusta, MaineTidal gauge, Kennebec River | −0.88 ft | Below flood stage | +0.55 ft | 32 mi |
| Kennebec River at Hallowell, MaineTidal gauge, Kennebec River | −0.85 ft | Below flood stage | +0.36 ft | 34 mi |
| Kennebec River at Gardiner, MaineTidal gauge, Kennebec River | −0.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.29 ft | 38 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy River near Mercer, MaineRiver gauge, Sandy River | 3.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Carrabassett River near North Anson, MaineRiver gauge, Carrabassett River | 3.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 7 mi |
| East Branch Wesserunsett Stream near Athens, MaineRiver gauge, East Branch Wesserunsett Stream | 16.6 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 16 mi |
| Austin Stream at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Austin Stream | 71.6 cfs | Normal | −38.4 cfs | 20 mi |
| Sandy River near Madrid, MaineRiver gauge, Sandy River | 5.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 30 mi |
| Dead River near Dead River, MaineRiver gauge, Dead River | 357 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 35 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 Kennebec River near Madison, Maine today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.56 ft. Up 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Kennebec River near Madison, Maine rising or falling?
Up 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kennebec River near Madison, Maine normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kennebec River near Madison, Maine?
The highest level on record is 26.69 ft on December 19, 2023.
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:01047150(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.77889, -69.88694(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 | 3.56 ft | 2026-10-19 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,400 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kennebec River near Madison, Maine (usgs:01047150). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/kennebec-river-near-madison-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