Spencer Stream near Grand Falls, Maine water level
River gauge, Spencer Stream, Maine, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 138 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Spencer Stream near Grand Falls, Maine, where the gauge shows 2.86 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.86 ft – 3.86 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River near Dead River, MaineRiver gauge, Dead River | 357 cfs | Low | ±0 | 6.2 mi |
| Kennebec River at The Forks, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 466 cfs | Very low | −8.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Austin Stream at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Austin Stream | 55.2 cfs | Normal | −20.9 cfs | 25 mi |
| Kennebec River at Bingham, MaineRiver gauge, Kennebec River | 1,630 cfs | Very low | −790.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Piscataquis River at Blanchard, MaineRiver gauge, Piscataquis River | 3.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 32 mi |
| Sandy River near Madrid, MaineRiver gauge, Sandy River | 5.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 34 mi |
| Carrabassett River near North Anson, MaineRiver gauge, Carrabassett River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 34 mi |
| East Branch Wesserunsett Stream near Athens, MaineRiver gauge, East Branch Wesserunsett Stream | 14.3 cfs | Normal | −2.3 cfs | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Spencer Stream near Grand Falls, Maine today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.86 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Spencer Stream near Grand Falls, Maine rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Spencer Stream near Grand Falls, Maine normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01044550(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.31361, -70.24167(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 | 2.86 ft | 2026-10-20 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 138 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Spencer Stream near Grand Falls, Maine (usgs:01044550). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/maine/spencer-stream-near-grand-falls-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