Pearce Brook near Houlton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.8 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.8 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 5.6 ft on Dec 14, 2010 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Mar 12, 2011 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Jun 27, 2012 (historic crest)
- 5.3 ft on Jan 29, 2019 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.8 ft | Flooding of low-lying property along US Highway 1 and Abraham Street near the brook. Minor flood of low-lying property on Columbia and Brook Street. |
|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | Moderate flooding of property along the brook from Abraham Street downstream to Green Street. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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