Kennebec River at Hallowell
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.5 ft on Dec 20, 2023 (historic crest)
- 16.6 ft on May 2, 2023 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Apr 13, 2024 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Apr 21, 2019 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Parking lots along Front Street begin to flood. Town dock begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Water enters the back side of buildings along Water Street. Front Street becomes completely submerged. The parking lot by town dock flood. |
| 16.0 ft | Businesses in Hallowell and Gardiner flooded. Numerous parking areas flooded from the Kennebec and backwater along the Cobbosseecontee Stream in Gardiner. |
| 18.0 ft | Water enters Water St (Route 27/ Route 201). |
| 19.0 ft | Significant flooding on Route 201 in Hallowell and between Gardiner and Farmingdale. Numerous riverside businesses in Hallowell impacted. Route 27 bridge in Randolph flooded between Route 126 and Elm Street. Several business surrounded by flood waters on Water Street in Randolph. |
| 28.0 ft | Water is over Second Street. Water Street becomes submerged under several feet of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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