Narraguagus River above Cherryfield
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.4 ft on May 28, 1961 (historic crest)
- 15.8 ft on Nov 28, 1950 (historic crest)
- 15.7 ft on May 12, 1989 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Apr 12, 1993 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.5 ft | Dangerous flows along the Narraguagus River reach near bankfull levels in mostly rural areas upstream of the gage. Floodwaters threaten low lying properties along these upstream branches. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | Veterans Memorial Park begins to flood along River Road in Cherryfield. Dangerous flows approach the road near the Paddy Lane intersection. |
| 17.5 ft | The river reaches its highest historical flood flow similar to May 28, 1961. River Road begins to flood near the Paddy Lane intersection in Cherryfield. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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