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SwedenNorth Branch Penobscot River near Pittston Farm water level
River gauge, North Branch Penobscot River, Maine, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 163 cfs
History
What this means
The North Branch Penobscot River near Pittston Farm is running below normal at 4.43 ft.
It has dropped 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 4.43 ft and 4.92 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
Floating and fishing near North Branch Penobscot River near Pittston Farm
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Br. Penobscot River near Canada Falls Lake, MaineRiver gauge, S. Br. Penobscot River | 52.3 cfs | Low | −38.8 cfs | 4.2 mi |
| Kennebec River at The Forks, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 481 cfs | Very low | −1,269.0 cfs | 41 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 North Branch Penobscot River near Pittston Farm today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM EDT, the water level was 4.43 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is North Branch Penobscot River near Pittston Farm rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of North Branch Penobscot River near Pittston Farm normal?
Low 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:01027200(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.93528, -69.99361(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 | 4.43 ft | 2026-10-21 00:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 163 cfs | 2026-10-21 00:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: North Branch Penobscot River near Pittston Farm (usgs:01027200). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/north-branch-penobscot-river-near-pittston-farm
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