Piscataquis River at Medford
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.8 ft on May 1, 1923 (historic crest)
- 18.6 ft on Apr 1, 1987 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Nov 4, 1966 (historic crest)
- 15.1 ft on Mar 20, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | River approaches bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding occurs along the Medford Road between Alder Brook to Robin Hollow Drive. Minor flooding along the lowland areas from Trestle Road Bridge downstream to Maxfield townline. Minor flooding along River Road and North Howland Road to I-95 Bridge in Maxfield to Howland. |
| 16.0 ft | North Howland Road, Maxfield Road, River Road flooded in several locations between Medford to Howland with homes threatened. |
| 18.0 ft | Record flooding similar to 1987. Widespread flooding of North Howland Road, Maxfield Road and River Road between Medford and Howland. Significant impacts to homes and structures between Medford and Howland. Significant backwater flooding of the Pleasant River, additionally small streams and creeks will experience backwater flooding downstream to Howland. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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