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SwedenWild River at Gilead, Maine water level
River gauge, Wild River, Maine, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 59.8 cfs
- Water temperature
- 44 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Wild River at Gilead, Maine, where the gauge shows 1.62 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.62 ft – 2.07 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 44 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 17.42 ftAugust 28, 2011
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.42 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 2 | 16.31 ft | December 18, 2023 |
| 3 | 15.94 ft | October 30, 2017 |
| 4 | 15.70 ft | March 19, 1984 |
| 5 | 15.60 ft | October 24, 1959 |
| 6 | 14.84 ft | October 21, 1995 |
| 7 | 14.78 ft | January 26, 1986 |
| 8 | 14.47 ft | March 6, 1979 |
| 9 | 14.39 ft | November 12, 1995 |
| 10 | 14.01 ft | March 17, 1974 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody River at Gorham, New HampshireRiver gauge, Peabody River | 65.2 cfs | Normal | −12.7 cfs | 9 mi |
| Androscoggin River near GorhamRiver gauge, Androscoggin River | 3.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 11 mi |
| Ellis River at South Andover, MaineRiver gauge, Ellis River | 5.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 19 mi |
| Androscoggin River below Bog Brook at Cambridge NHRiver gauge, Androscoggin River | 1,160 cfs | Low | −60.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River near South Paris, MaineRiver gauge, Little Androscoggin River | 30.2 cfs | Normal | −6.5 cfs | 23 mi |
| Androscoggin River at Rumford, MaineRiver gauge, Androscoggin River | 3.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 24 mi |
| Swift River near Roxbury, MaineRiver gauge, Swift River | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 26 mi |
| Saco River at River Street, at BartlettRiver gauge, Saco River | 2.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 26 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 Wild River at Gilead, Maine today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.62 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Wild River at Gilead, Maine rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Wild River at Gilead, 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 Wild River at Gilead, Maine?
The highest level on record is 17.42 ft on August 28, 2011.
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:01054200(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.39056, -70.97972(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 | 1.62 ft | 2026-10-19 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 59.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 44 °F | 2026-10-19 17:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Wild River at Gilead, Maine (usgs:01054200). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/wild-river-at-gilead-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