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SwedenPiscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine water level
River gauge, Piscataquis River, Maine, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 27.1 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine reads 3.70 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.80 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.59 ft and 4.16 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
- 13.40 ftDecember 18, 2023
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.50 ft, still 6.80 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.40 ft | December 18, 2023 |
| 2 | 11.38 ft | April 9, 2000 |
| 3 | 10.46 ft | June 30, 2013 |
| 4 | 10.44 ft | May 1, 2023 |
| 5 | 10.32 ft | April 29, 2008 |
| 6 | 10.24 ft | October 30, 2012 |
| 7 | 10.03 ft | December 25, 2020 |
| 8 | 9.70 ft | April 16, 2014 |
| 9 | 9.65 ft | December 13, 2010 |
| 10 | 9.48 ft | March 31, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Piscataquis River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, MaineRiver gauge, Piscataquis River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 15 mi |
| Piscataquis River at Medford, MaineRiver gauge, Piscataquis River | 2.20 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 35 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Stream at Abbot Village, MaineRiver gauge, Kingsbury Stream | 5.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 9 mi |
| Black Stream near Dover-Foxcroft, MaineRiver gauge, Black Stream | 5.9 cfs | Low | −2.5 cfs | 19 mi |
| Kennebec River at The Forks, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 503 cfs | Very low | −2,677.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Austin Stream at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Austin Stream | 51.6 cfs | Normal | −16.7 cfs | 20 mi |
| Kennebec River at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 1,630 cfs | Very low | −20.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| East Branch Wesserunsett Stream near Athens, MaineRiver gauge, East Branch Wesserunsett Stream | 13.9 cfs | Normal | −2.2 cfs | 22 mi |
| Sebec River at Sebec, MaineRiver gauge, Sebec River | 1.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.60 ft | 23 mi |
| Dead River near Dead River, MaineRiver gauge, Dead River | 357 cfs | Low | ±0 | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine?
The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 6.80 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 Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.70 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine?
The highest level on record is 13.40 ft on December 18, 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01031300(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.26722, -69.58389(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 | 3.70 ft | 2026-10-20 22:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 27.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Piscataquis River at Blanchard, Maine (usgs:01031300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/piscataquis-river-at-blanchard-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