Allagash River above Allagash
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.8 ft on Apr 10, 1991 (historic crest)
- 19.5 ft on Apr 18, 1983 (historic crest)
- 17.6 ft on Apr 6, 1988 (historic crest)
- 14.9 ft on Apr 30, 2008 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | River approaches bankfull. River begins to threaten low lying campsites between Allagash Falls and Eliza Hole Rapids. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Minor low lying flooding occurs between Allagash Falls and the town of Allagash. River campsites flooded between McGargle Rocks to Eliza Hole Rapids. |
| 17.0 ft | Significant flooding of Michaud Tote Road and Inn Road in the town of Allagash. Floodwaters threaten Route 161 in the town of Allagash combined with St. John River conditions. Campsites inundated between Allagash Falls and Eliza Hole Rapids. |
| 19.0 ft | Widespread significant flooding upstream of Eliza Hole Rapids. Michaud Tote Road and Inn Road impassable. Numerous camp roads flooded. River side campsites between Allagash Falls and Eliza Hole Rapids completely inundated. Flooding similar to April 1983 and 1991. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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