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Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine water level

Lake, Lewy Lake, Maine, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Surface elevation

200.80ft Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
51 °F
200 203 205 Minor floodstage 204.50 ft Highest onrecord 204.09 ft

History

200202204ftOct 10Oct 11Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Minor flood stage200202204ftOct 10Oct 13Oct 16Minor flood stage
200202204ftSep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 9Oct 16Minor flood stage200202204ftSep 17Oct 1Oct 16Minor flood stage
200202204ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage200202204ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
200202204ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026Minor flood stage200202204ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026Minor flood stage
200202ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026200202ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Nothing unusual at Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine right now: the lake level of 200.80 ft is in the normal range for mid-October.

It is 3.70 ft below the flood stage of 204.50 ft. The median for mid-October is 201.36 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.56 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 199.55 ft, a difference of +1.25 ft.

The water is rising: up 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours.

Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill. The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
201.36 ft0.56 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
199.59 ft – 202.16 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
199.55 ft+1.25 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
200.64 ft – 201.00 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
199.59 ft – 202.68 ft
Highest on record
204.09 ftApril 17, 2014

Swimming and boating at Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine

At a normal level, ramps and marinas generally run as usual, and fishing tends to follow the season more than the water level.

At 51 °F the water is cold. Even strong swimmers can struggle within minutes, so keep swims short and close to shore.

What happens at each level

204.50 ft
Minor flooding of properties along the lake on Rolfe and River Street along with Kennebasis Road. The public boat launch parking area behind the United States Postal Service building begins to flood. Water will begin to flood low lying camps around Lewy Lake.
204.00 ft
Lake levels reach bankful and will begin to threaten properties with minor low lying flooding.
200.80 ft
Right now

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

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:48 AM Sunset 05:45 PM Daylight 10h 57m First quarter 34 %

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Grand Lake Stream at Grand Lake Stream, MaineRiver gauge, Grand Lake Stream 2.58 ft Below flood stage 10 mi
West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream, MaineLake, West Grand Lake 296.24 ft Very low −0.07 ft 10 mi
St. Croix River at Baring, MaineRiver gauge, St. Croix River 4.57 ft Below flood stage 14 mi
Dennis Stream near St. StephenRiver gauge, Dennis Stream 1.44 m Very low +0.03 m 25 km
Old Stream near Wesley, MaineRiver gauge, Old Stream 3.87 ft Below flood stage 21 mi
St. Croix River at Vanceboro, MaineRiver gauge, St. Croix River 4.29 ft Below flood stage 25 mi
Spednic Lake at St. CroixLake, Spednic Lake 115.23 m Very low −0.01 m 40 km
Magaguadavic River at ElmcroftRiver gauge, Magaguadavic River 0.78 m Low −0.01 m 60 km

Questions and answers

Is Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine higher than last year?

Yes, it is 1.25 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 199.55 ft.

How high and low has Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine been?

The highest reading on record is 204.09 ft (April 17, 2014).

How often is Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT.

What is the water level of Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 200.80 ft. Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine rising or falling?

Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.15 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine?

The highest level on record is 204.09 ft on April 17, 2014.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01019300 (Agency page)
Coordinates
45.22568, -67.57705 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Surface elevation elevation 200.80 ft 2026-10-16 21:45 Provisional
Water temperature temperature 51 °F 2026-10-16 21:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Lewy Lake at Princeton, Maine (usgs:01019300). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/lewy-lake-at-princeton-maine

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer