Ellis River at South Andover, Maine water level

Name: Ellis River at South Andover, Maine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ellis River, Maine, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.18ft Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 76.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Ellis River at South Andover, Maine, where the gauge shows 5.18 ft.

It is 10.82 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.18 ft – 5.86 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: 21.29 ftDecember 18, 2023

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: Major flooding occurring. FEMA 1 percent flood level, otherwise referred to as a 100 year flood.
18.50 ft: Moderate flooding occurring. Elm Street inundated in South Andover.
17.00 ft: Decking on covered bridge in South Andover flooded.
16.00 ft: Minor flooding occurring. Covered Bridge Road flooded in South Andover.
5.18 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.29 ft	December 18, 2023
2	19.26 ft	December 18, 2003
3	19.23 ft	December 29, 1969
4	19.14 ft	July 30, 1969
5	18.36 ft	May 1, 2023
6	18.30 ft	December 13, 2010
7	18.22 ft	April 25, 1968
8	18.20 ft	October 30, 2017
9	18.18 ft	April 16, 2014
10	17.96 ft	October 29, 2006

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 59° 36° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 51° 34° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 57° 36° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 51° 31° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 57° 33° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 65° 37° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 66° 46° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:05 AM Sunset 05:52 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min First quarter 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Swift River near Roxbury, MaineRiver gauge, Swift River	1.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	8 mi
Androscoggin River at Rumford, MaineRiver gauge, Androscoggin River	3.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	10 mi
Wild River at Gilead, MaineRiver gauge, Wild River	45.7 cfs	Normal	−14.1 cfs	19 mi
Sandy River near Madrid, MaineRiver gauge, Sandy River	5.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	22 mi
Little Androscoggin River near South Paris, MaineRiver gauge, Little Androscoggin River	25.2 cfs	Normal	−5.0 cfs	22 mi
Androscoggin River below Bog Brook at Cambridge NHRiver gauge, Androscoggin River	1,160 cfs	Low	−10.0 cfs	23 mi
Androscoggin River at ErrolRiver gauge, Androscoggin River	1,060 cfs	Low	±0	23 mi
Androscoggin River near GorhamRiver gauge, Androscoggin River	2.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Ellis River at South Andover, Maine?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 10.82 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 Ellis River at South Andover, Maine today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 5.18 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ellis River at South Andover, Maine rising or falling?

Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Ellis River at South Andover, Maine normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ellis River at South Andover, Maine?

The highest level on record is 21.29 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:01054300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.59333, -70.73306 (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	5.18 ft	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional
Flow	76.3 cfs	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ellis River at South Andover, Maine (usgs:01054300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/ellis-river-at-south-andover-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