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SwedenOtter Creek near Bar Harbor, Maine water level
River gauge, Otter Creek, Maine, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.1 cfs
History
What this means
Otter Creek near Bar Harbor, Maine is at 1.84 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.84 ft and 2.98 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
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.63 ftSeptember 7, 2008
Floating and fishing near Otter Creek near Bar Harbor, Maine
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.63 ft | September 7, 2008 |
| 2 | 12.37 ft | August 29, 2009 |
| 3 | 9.79 ft | March 8, 2008 |
| 4 | 9.79 ft | June 9, 2021 |
| 5 | 9.59 ft | June 20, 2009 |
| 6 | 9.49 ft | February 13, 2008 |
| 7 | 8.59 ft | September 10, 2021 |
| 8 | 8.44 ft | April 26, 2018 |
| 9 | 8.29 ft | June 20, 2019 |
| 10 | 8.09 ft | October 29, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narraguagus River at Cherryfield, MaineRiver gauge, Narraguagus River | 140 cfs | Normal | −24.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Libby Brook near Northfield, MaineRiver gauge, Libby Brook | 8.1 cfs | Low | −0.9 cfs | 40 mi |
| Penobscot River at Eddington, MaineTidal gauge, Penobscot River | 2.23 ft | Very low | −0.11 ft | 42 mi |
| Penobscot River at Bangor, MaineTidal gauge, Penobscot River | 4.34 ft | Below flood stage | +1.35 ft | 42 mi |
| Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, MaineRiver gauge, Kenduskeag Stream | 3.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 48 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 Otter Creek near Bar Harbor, Maine today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:05 AM EDT, the water level was 1.84 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Otter Creek near Bar Harbor, Maine rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Otter Creek near Bar Harbor, Maine normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Otter Creek near Bar Harbor, Maine?
The highest level on record is 13.63 ft on September 7, 2008.
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:01022840(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.33278, -68.20667(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 | 1.84 ft | 2026-10-20 11:05 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:05 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Otter Creek near Bar Harbor, Maine (usgs:01022840). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/otter-creek-near-bar-harbor-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