Kingsbury Stream at Abbot Village
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.4 ft on Dec 20, 2003 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 14.2 ft on Dec 25, 2020 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Dec 13, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.5 ft | River approaches bankfull in the area of River Road and on Ledge Drive. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | Sections of River Road experience minor flooding. Water will approach structures on Ledge Drive. |
| 18.5 ft | River Road becomes impassable and structures on Ledge Drive are threatened. Similar flooding to the December 2003 floods. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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