St. John River at Dickey, Maine water level

Name: St. John River at Dickey, Maine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, St. John River, Maine, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.78ft Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT (36 min ago)

Flow: 1,650 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The St. John River at Dickey, Maine is at 4.78 ft, in the normal range.

It is 20.22 ft below the flood stage of 25.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 4.73 ft and 5.22 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 37.89 ftApril 9, 1991
Forecast peak: 4.80 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

Floating and fishing near St. John River at Dickey, Maine

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

Flood stage here is 25.00 ft, 20.22 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

35.00 ft: Widespread catastrophic flooding of State Route 161 between Dickey Bridge and St. Francis. Numerous homes inundated from Big Rapids downstream to St. Francis. Significant inundation of structures in Allagash with combined backwater flooding from the Allagash River. Most campsites between Longs Rapids and Big Rapids inaccessible.
30.00 ft: Flooding along State Route 161 near the Allagash Maine Forest Service Ranger Station due to backwater issues with the Allagash River. Moderate flooding impacting Route 161 near the Allagash and St Francis town line. Significant flooding at campsites between Longs Rapids and Dickey Bridge.
25.00 ft: Minor flooding of low lying properties from Longs Rapids downstream to St. Francis. Backwater issues begins to cause minor flooding along the Little Black River near Walker Brook Road. Campsites between Castonia Farm to Poplar Island experience minor flooding.
23.50 ft: River nearing bankfull and begins to threaten low lying campsites from Castonia Rapids downstream to Dickey Bridge.
4.78 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	37.89 ft	April 9, 1991
2	29.16 ft	April 30, 1974
3	28.93 ft	April 19, 2008
4	26.56 ft	April 17, 1984
5	24.29 ft	April 23, 2007
6	23.81 ft	April 15, 1994
7	23.44 ft	April 22, 1970
8	23.40 ft	March 11, 1979
9	21.97 ft	April 18, 1983
10	21.88 ft	April 2, 1976

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 49° 35° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 50° 33° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 48° 33° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 44° 29° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 53° 28° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 57° 33° – Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 55° 46° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:02 AM Sunset 05:42 PM Daylight 10 hr, 39 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on the St. John River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
St. John River at Ninemile Bridge, MaineRiver gauge, St. John River	1.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.28 ft	41 mi
St. John River below Fish R, near Fort Kent, MaineRiver gauge, St. John River	4.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	26 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Allagash River near Allagash, MaineRiver gauge, Allagash River	2.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	3.0 mi
St. Francis River at Outlet of Glasier LakeRiver gauge, St. Francis River	0.70 m	Low	+0.01 m	14 km
Fish River near Fort Kent, MaineRiver gauge, Fish River	2.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	25 mi
Big Black River near Depot Mtn, MaineRiver gauge, Big Black River	3.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	35 mi
Saint John River at EdmundstonRiver gauge, Saint John River	134.60 m	Low	−0.06 m	64 km
Iroquois River at Moulin MorneaultRiver gauge, Iroquois River	3.41 m	Very low	−0.01 m	67 km
Aroostook River near Masardis, MaineRiver gauge, Aroostook River	2.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	53 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the St. John River at Dickey, Maine?

The official flood stage is 25.00 ft. The level is currently 20.22 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 St. John River at Dickey, Maine today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 4.78 ft. Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is St. John River at Dickey, Maine rising or falling?

Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of St. John River at Dickey, Maine normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at St. John River at Dickey, Maine?

The highest level on record is 37.89 ft on April 9, 1991.

Is St. John River at Dickey, Maine expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01010500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 47.11306, -69.08806 (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	4.78 ft	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional
Flow	1,650 cfs	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional

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