Swift River near Roxbury, Maine water level

Name: Swift River near Roxbury, Maine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Swift River, Maine, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.35ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT (33 min ago)

Flow: 40.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Swift River near Roxbury, Maine reads 1.35 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.65 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.35 ft and 2.16 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.20 ftDecember 18, 2023
Forecast peak: 1.40 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 8.00 ft, still 6.65 ft away.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Flooding comparable to record levels observed in December 2023. Severe flooding at the confluence with the Androscoggin River in Rumford and Mexico where homes and businesses are impacted. Roadways will remain unsafe during and after the storm.
12.50 ft: Approaching levels seen during the April 1987 flood. Route 17 likely washed out in multiple areas making travel extremely dangerous.
12.00 ft: Major flooding occurs. Water surrounds homes in Byron and Roxbury. Travel in and out of the region is cut off.
10.00 ft: Moderate flooding occurs. Properties near Houghton Road in northern parts of Byron surrounded by flood waters. Further downstream in Rumford and Mexico flooding from the Swift River can occur if the Androscoggin River is also in flood including several parks and river access areas.
9.50 ft: Moderate flooding occurs. Closure of Route 17 likely from flood waters, significantly impacting travel in and out of the area. Numerous locations on Route 17 likely to flood due to a combination of high water on the Swift River and backwater from smaller tributaries along Easter Hill Road in Roxbury and along what is known as the Byron Flats.
9.00 ft: Flood waters inundate Route 17 a few miles north of Byron Village Road.
8.00 ft: Minor flooding occurs. River encroaches on Route 17 and some properties along the Swift River in and around Byron. 7 Swift River comes out of banks and inundates lowlands in Roxbury and Byron.
7.00 ft: River at bankfull with minor flooding of agricultural fields possible between Farmington Falls and New Sharon.
1.35 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: 8 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.20 ft	December 18, 2023
2	12.87 ft	October 24, 1959
3	12.58 ft	September 17, 1932
4	12.54 ft	April 1, 1987
5	12.42 ft	June 15, 1942
6	11.60 ft	May 12, 1989
7	11.20 ft	March 19, 1936
8	11.02 ft	March 12, 1936
9	10.98 ft	January 27, 1986
10	10.91 ft	December 18, 2003

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 60° 41° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 51° 35° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 58° 37° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 50° 31° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 56° 32° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 63° 36° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 67° 44° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:05 AM Sunset 05:51 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Androscoggin River at Rumford, MaineRiver gauge, Androscoggin River	3.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	7 mi
Ellis River at South Andover, MaineRiver gauge, Ellis River	5.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	8 mi
Sandy River near Madrid, MaineRiver gauge, Sandy River	5.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	16 mi
Little Androscoggin River near South Paris, MaineRiver gauge, Little Androscoggin River	25.2 cfs	Normal	−5.0 cfs	24 mi
Wild River at Gilead, MaineRiver gauge, Wild River	45.7 cfs	Normal	−14.1 cfs	26 mi
Diamond River near Wentworth LocationRiver gauge, Diamond River	144 cfs	Normal	−49.0 cfs	28 mi
Androscoggin River at ErrolRiver gauge, Androscoggin River	1,060 cfs	Low	±0	28 mi
Androscoggin River below Bog Brook at Cambridge NHRiver gauge, Androscoggin River	1,160 cfs	Low	−10.0 cfs	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Swift River near Roxbury, Maine?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.65 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 Swift River near Roxbury, Maine today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.35 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Swift River near Roxbury, Maine rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Swift River near Roxbury, Maine normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Swift River near Roxbury, Maine?

The highest level on record is 14.20 ft on December 18, 2023.

Is Swift River near Roxbury, Maine expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01055000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.64278, -70.58889 (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	1.35 ft	2026-10-20 15:00	Provisional
Flow	40.7 cfs	2026-10-20 15:00	Provisional

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