St. John River at Dickey
Critical Stages
23.5' - Action
25' - Flood
30' - Moderate
35' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:45 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.06 ft
Flow: 2.35 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/16 | 4.1 | 0.744 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 4.1 | 0.744 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 4.1 | 0.744 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 4.1 | 0.744 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 4.1 | 0.744 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 4.1 | 0.744 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 4.1 | 0.744 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 4.1 | 0.744 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 4.1 | 0.744 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 5.06 | 2.35 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 5.06 | 2.35 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 5.06 | 2.35 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 5.05 | 2.33 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 5.03 | 2.28 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 5.02 | 2.26 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 5.02 | 2.26 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 5.02 | 2.26 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 5.02 | 2.26 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 5.02 | 2.26 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 5.03 | 2.28 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 5.01 | 2.24 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 5.02 | 2.26 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 5.02 | 2.26 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 5.02 | 2.26 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 5.01 | 2.24 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 5.02 | 2.26 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 5.01 | 2.24 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 5.01 | 2.24 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 5.01 | 2.24 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 5 | 2.22 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 5 | 2.22 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 5.01 | 2.24 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 5 | 2.22 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 4.99 | 2.2 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 4.99 | 2.2 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 4.99 | 2.2 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 2.18 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 2.18 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 2.18 |
35' -
Widespread catastrophic flooding of State Route 161 between Dickey Bridge and St. Francis. Numerous homes inundated from Big Rapids downstream to St. Francis. Significant inundation of structures in Allagash with combined backwater flooding from the Allagash River. Most campsites between Longs Rapids and Big Rapids inaccessible.
30' -
Flooding along State Route 161 near the Allagash Maine Forest Service Ranger Station due to backwater issues with the Allagash River. Moderate flooding impacting Route 161 near the Allagash and St Francis town line. Significant flooding at campsites between Longs Rapids and Dickey Bridge.
25' -
Minor flooding of low lying properties from Longs Rapids downstream to St. Francis. Backwater issues begins to cause minor flooding along the Little Black River near Walker Brook Road. Campsites between Castonia Farm to Poplar Island experience minor flooding.
23.5' -
River nearing bankfull and begins to threaten low lying campsites from Castonia Rapids downstream to Dickey Bridge.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 1991 | 37.89 |
| Apr 30, 1974 | 29.16 |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 28.93 |
| Apr 17, 1984 | 26.56 |
| Apr 23, 2007 | 24.29 |
| Apr 15, 1994 | 23.81 |
| Apr 22, 1970 | 23.44 |
| Mar 11, 1979 | 23.4 |
| Apr 18, 1983 | 21.97 |
| Apr 2, 1976 | 21.88 |
| Feb 24, 1981 | 21.71 |
| Feb 24, 1996 | 21.18 |
| Apr 16, 2019 | 20.55 |
| Apr 30, 2008 | 20.16 |
| Apr 11, 1963 | 20.11 |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 20.05 |
| Mar 29, 1953 | 19.88 |
| Apr 1, 1986 | 19.57 |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 19.43 |
| Apr 29, 1979 | 19.13 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
