Williams Brook at Phair, Maine water level

Name: Williams Brook at Phair, Maine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Williams Brook, Maine, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.33ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 1.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Williams Brook at Phair, Maine, where the gauge shows 1.33 ft.

It is 6.17 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.28 ft – 1.45 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: 8.34 ftApril 16, 2014

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.50 ft.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: Railroad tracks become fully flooded at Williams Brook at the river gage site. Henderson Road floods and becomes impassable at Williams Brook.
7.50 ft: Water begins flooding railroad tracks at the river gage site on Williams Brook. Water begins to encroach on the Henderson Road.
7.00 ft: Water encroaches on Henderson Road.
1.33 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.34 ft	April 16, 2014
2	6.64 ft	December 14, 2010
3	5.70 ft	April 26, 2018
4	5.20 ft	April 14, 2020
5	5.12 ft	April 1, 2016
6	4.95 ft	April 20, 2019
7	4.80 ft	April 30, 2008
8	4.72 ft	March 21, 2012
9	4.65 ft	May 28, 2015
10	4.63 ft	June 30, 2011

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.31 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 58° 34° – Wind 14 mph

20 Tue 49° 34° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 50° 30° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 52° 33° – Wind 14 mph

23 Fri 45° 29° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 52° 27° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 56° 32° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:55 AM Sunset 05:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min First quarter 61%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hardwood Brook below Glidden Brk near Caribou, MaineRiver gauge, Hardwood Brook	2.0 cfs	Low	−0.7 cfs	11 mi
Aroostook River at Washburn, MaineRiver gauge, Aroostook River	1.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	14 mi
Aroostook River near TinkerRiver gauge, Aroostook River	3.08 m	Low	±0	26 km
Big Presque Isle Stream at Tracey MillsRiver gauge, Big Presque Isle Stream	0.25 m	Low	−0.01 m	27 km
Little Madawaska River at Caribou, MaineRiver gauge, Little Madawaska River	3.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	18 mi
Aroostook River near Masardis, MaineRiver gauge, Aroostook River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	21 mi
Saint John River at Grand FallsRiver gauge, Saint John River	89.15 m	Very low	+0.02 m	48 km
Meduxnekeag River near BellevilleRiver gauge, Meduxnekeag River	0.71 m	Low	−0.02 m	49 km

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Williams Brook at Phair, Maine?

The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 6.17 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 Williams Brook at Phair, Maine today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Williams Brook at Phair, Maine rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Williams Brook at Phair, Maine normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Williams Brook at Phair, Maine?

The highest level on record is 8.34 ft on April 16, 2014.

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:01017550 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.62806, -67.95306 (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	1.33 ft	2026-10-19 18:45	Provisional
Flow	1.1 cfs	2026-10-19 18:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Williams Brook at Phair, Maine (usgs:01017550). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/williams-brook-at-phair-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