Presumpscot River near West Falmouth, Maine water level

Name: Presumpscot River near West Falmouth, Maine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Presumpscot River, Maine, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.66ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT (38 min ago)

Flow: 423 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Presumpscot River near West Falmouth, Maine is at 2.66 ft, in the normal range.

It is 13.34 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.92 ft and 2.83 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: 21.11 ftMarch 14, 1977

Floating and fishing near Presumpscot River near West Falmouth, Maine

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 13.34 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. Floodwaters several feet deep along Route 302, East Bridge Street, and River Street in Westbrook. Several businesses and homes impacted. Travel in and out of the area is severely disrupted.
24.00 ft: Major flooding in Westbrook. Inundation is around the FEMA 1 percent flood level. Floodwaters cover Route 302 cutting off access between Portland and Westbrook, inundating several businesses and homes on the north side of the river. Flooding to properties along Riverside Street incuding storage buildings. Materials should be moved to higher ground. This is a dangerous situation.
23.00 ft: Backwater from Mill Brook floods properties off Forest Avenue and East Bridge Street in Westbrook.
22.00 ft: Forest Avenue in Portland and Bridgton Road in Westbrook cut off by floodwaters. Water up to properties along River Street in Westbrook. The flood level is comparable to that of Hurricane Bob in 1991.
21.00 ft: Moderate flooding occurs. Flooding along Route 302 and East Bridge Street in Westbrook. Water Street flooded near Mentor Street with residential properties impacted.
18.00 ft: Minor flooding with water encroaching upon East Bridge Street in Westbrook and Route 302. Riverbank Park in Westbrook floods. Sappi Wastewater Drive access cut off by floodwaters.
17.00 ft: Minor flooding affects storage yards of industrial businesses on Warren Avenue in Westbrook. Property should be relocated to avoid being impacted.
16.00 ft: Water approaches the backyards of properties along Water Street in Westbrook and Riverside Street in Portland. River comes out of its banks and floods portions of Fraser Field.
14.00 ft: High flows make recreational activities hazardous.
2.66 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.11 ft	March 14, 1977
2	17.58 ft	January 11, 2024
3	16.28 ft	February 25, 1981
4	16.19 ft	March 10, 2024
5	15.51 ft	December 19, 2023
6	15.14 ft	August 9, 2023
7	14.55 ft	April 11, 1980
8	14.32 ft	May 1, 2023
9	14.21 ft	January 9, 1978
10	13.37 ft	April 28, 1979

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:02 AM Sunset 05:51 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Royal River at Yarmouth, MaineRiver gauge, Royal River	32.9 cfs	Very low	−3.9 cfs	8 mi
Sebago Lake near North Windham, MaineLake, Sebago Lake	262.76 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	11 mi
Kennebunk River near Kennebunk, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebunk River	4.9 cfs	Low	−2.6 cfs	24 mi
Androscoggin River near Auburn, MaineRiver gauge, Androscoggin River	2.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	24 mi
Saco River at Cornish, MaineRiver gauge, Saco River	3.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	25 mi
Mousam River near West Kennebunk, MaineRiver gauge, Mousam River	98.5 cfs	Normal	+8.8 cfs	28 mi
Branch Brook near Kennebunk, MaineRiver gauge, Branch Brook	7.8 cfs	Low	−0.4 cfs	28 mi
Mousam River at Route 4 near Sanford, MaineRiver gauge, Mousam River	61.7 cfs	Normal	−1.5 cfs	30 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Presumpscot River near West Falmouth, Maine?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 13.34 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 Presumpscot River near West Falmouth, Maine today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.66 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Presumpscot River near West Falmouth, Maine rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Presumpscot River near West Falmouth, Maine normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Presumpscot River near West Falmouth, Maine?

The highest level on record is 21.11 ft on March 14, 1977.

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:01064140 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.72460, -70.30293 (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	2.66 ft	2026-10-20 20:30	Provisional
Flow	423 cfs	2026-10-20 20:30	Provisional

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