Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine water level

Name: Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Piscataquis River, Maine, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.94ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 79.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, where the gauge shows 1.94 ft.

It is 9.06 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.94 ft – 2.51 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 22.62 ftApril 1, 1987
Forecast peak: 2.00 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Flood inundation near the FEMA 0.2 percent flood hazard level. This is a serious and potentially life threatening flood situation, near or exceeding flood levels seen during the historic 1987 Flood.
19.00 ft: In Guilford, Route 6 is inaccessible in multiple locations in the east and western parts of town. Properties on the eastern end of River Street flooded in Dover-Foxcroft.
18.00 ft: Flood inundation near the FEMA 1 percent flood hazard level. Travel in and out of the area is difficult.
17.00 ft: Flooding reaches School Street in Guilford and State Route 15 in Dover-Foxcroft. Fast moving water inundates South Street and low lying properties along East Main Street.
15.00 ft: In Dover-Foxcroft, flood waters reach South Street at the intersection of Pine and Lawrence Streets. In Guilford, water reaches lower portions of Main Street and Water Street.
13.50 ft: In Dover-Foxcroft, flood waters reach the low section of Pine Street near the intersection of South Street. Parking lot and recreational field off of Moosehead Lane inundated. Backyards of properties on Grange, Greene, and Riverside Ave flooded. In Guilford, properties south of Water Street along Old Railroad Grade and River Street are surrounded by floodwaters.
12.00 ft: Basement flooding is possible in several properties in Dover-Foxcroft.
11.00 ft: Back Road in Abbot flooded. Floodwaters encroach on Guilford Recreational Fields.
9.00 ft: River approaches bankfull.
1.94 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	22.62 ft	April 1, 1987
2	17.89 ft	November 4, 1966
3	17.67 ft	April 29, 1923
4	16.77 ft	December 19, 2023
5	16.15 ft	April 28, 1979
6	16.09 ft	December 22, 1973
7	15.98 ft	March 13, 1936
8	15.92 ft	April 18, 1983
9	15.84 ft	March 20, 1936
10	15.16 ft	November 27, 1950

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 61° 37° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 53° 34° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 56° 35° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 49° 32° – Wind 13 mph

24 Sat 56° 30° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 60° 35° – Wind 7 mph

26 Mon 63° 44° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:00 AM Sunset 05:45 PM Daylight 10 hr, 45 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Piscataquis River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Piscataquis River at Blanchard, MaineRiver gauge, Piscataquis River	3.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	15 mi
Piscataquis River at Medford, MaineRiver gauge, Piscataquis River	2.20 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	23 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Black Stream near Dover-Foxcroft, MaineRiver gauge, Black Stream	5.9 cfs	Low	−2.5 cfs	4.2 mi
Kingsbury Stream at Abbot Village, MaineRiver gauge, Kingsbury Stream	5.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	7 mi
Sebec River at Sebec, MaineRiver gauge, Sebec River	1.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.64 ft	12 mi
East Branch Wesserunsett Stream near Athens, MaineRiver gauge, East Branch Wesserunsett Stream	13.4 cfs	Normal	−2.7 cfs	23 mi
Austin Stream at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Austin Stream	51.6 cfs	Normal	−16.7 cfs	29 mi
Kennebec River at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River	1,630 cfs	Very low	−20.0 cfs	29 mi
Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, MaineRiver gauge, Kenduskeag Stream	2.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	32 mi
Penobscot River at West Enfield, MaineRiver gauge, Penobscot River	0.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.68 ft	33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 9.06 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 Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.94 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine?

The highest level on record is 22.62 ft on April 1, 1987.

Is Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01031500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.17500, -69.31472 (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	1.94 ft	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional
Flow	79.2 cfs	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional

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