Androscoggin River at Gorham
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.3 ft on Apr 30, 1923 (historic crest)
- 10.2 ft on Apr 1, 1998 (historic crest)
- 10.0 ft on Mar 22, 1936 (historic crest)
- 9.9 ft on Mar 27, 1953 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Flooding begins at the parking lot of businesses along Main Street north of Church Street. |
|---|---|
| 9.5 ft | Water rises up to Route 16. The parking lot of businesses on Main Street flood. |
| 10.5 ft | Route 16 in Gorham floods from Church Street to the Burger King. The Androscoggin Valley Country Club floods. Marois Avenue floods in addition to Frazer, Elm, Spruce, and Pine Streets. |
| 11.5 ft | Route 16 in Gorham floods from Church Street to Bellevue Place. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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