Aroostook River at Masardis
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.7 ft on Apr 9, 2009 (historic crest)
- 18.3 ft on May 1, 2008 (historic crest)
- 18.2 ft on Apr 16, 2014 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Apr 18, 1994 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.5 ft | Minor flooding occurs in agricultural lands along the river from Downstream of the St. Croix Stream in Masardis to the Butler Island Wildlife Management Area in Ashland. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | Minor flooding along State Route 11 in Masardis and backwater flooding along the St. Croix Stream. |
| 18.0 ft | Garfield Road closed at the bridge over the Aroostook River. Several structures along State Route 11 in Masardis impacted by floodwaters. Significant inundation of agricultural lands downstream of the St. Croix Stream in Masardis to the Butler Island Wildlife Management Area in Ashland. |
| 20.0 ft | State Route 11 bridge across the St. Croix Stream is closed. Severe impact to structures along State Route 11 in Masardis. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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