Meduxnekeag River above South Branch near Houlton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.0 ft on Apr 4, 2005 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Apr 15, 2014 (historic crest)
- 9.9 ft on Apr 2, 2019 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on Apr 2, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.5 ft | Water reaches bankful in Cary Mills as water begins to get into the basements of some houses and structures near the river. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Minor flooding of low lying property along Porter Settlement Road. Minor low lying flooding as river exits the banks along the Drews Lake Road. |
| 9.0 ft | Dangerous flows begins encroaching on Porter Settlement Road between Morningstar Road and Gardiner Road along the river. Low lying structures are threatened along Porter Settlement Road near Route 2A as water reaches the bottom of the bridge near the intersection with Route 2A. Minor flooding of low lying areas in the Houlton Riverfront Park between the Gateway Crossing Bridge and Highland Ave. |
| 10.5 ft | Dangerous flows threaten the Porter Settlement Road Bridge in Cary Mills. Significant flooding of properties in Cary Mills near the river. Widespread flooding of the Houlton Riverfront Park between the Gateway Crossing Bridge and Highland Ave. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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