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Piscataquis River at Medford
Critical Stages
12' - Action
13' - Flood
16' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:15 AM EST 12/13/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.06 ft
Flow: 1.31 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 AM 12/13 | 3.06 | 1.31 |
| 1:00 AM 12/13 | 3.05 | 1.29 |
| 12:45 AM 12/13 | 3.05 | 1.29 |
| 12:30 AM 12/13 | 3.05 | 1.29 |
| 12:15 AM 12/13 | 3.04 | 1.28 |
| 12:00 AM 12/13 | 3.04 | 1.28 |
| 11:45 PM 12/12 | 3.04 | 1.28 |
| 11:30 PM 12/12 | 3.03 | 1.27 |
| 11:15 PM 12/12 | 3.03 | 1.27 |
| 11:00 PM 12/12 | 3.02 | 1.26 |
| 10:45 PM 12/12 | 3.02 | 1.26 |
| 10:30 PM 12/12 | 3.01 | 1.25 |
| 10:15 PM 12/12 | 3.01 | 1.25 |
| 10:00 PM 12/12 | 3 | 1.24 |
| 9:45 PM 12/12 | 2.99 | 1.23 |
| 9:30 PM 12/12 | 2.98 | 1.21 |
| 9:15 PM 12/12 | 2.98 | 1.21 |
| 9:00 PM 12/12 | 2.97 | 1.2 |
| 8:45 PM 12/12 | 2.96 | 1.19 |
| 8:30 PM 12/12 | 2.96 | 1.19 |
| 8:15 PM 12/12 | 2.95 | 1.18 |
| 8:00 PM 12/12 | 2.94 | 1.17 |
| 7:45 PM 12/12 | 2.93 | 1.16 |
| 7:30 PM 12/12 | 2.93 | 1.16 |
| 7:15 PM 12/12 | 2.93 | 1.16 |
| 7:00 PM 12/12 | 2.92 | 1.15 |
| 6:45 PM 12/12 | 2.92 | 1.15 |
| 6:30 PM 12/12 | 2.92 | 1.15 |
| 6:15 PM 12/12 | 2.92 | 1.15 |
| 6:00 PM 12/12 | 2.91 | 1.14 |
18' -
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.
16' -
North Howland Road, Maxfield Road, River Road flooded in several locations between Medford to Howland with homes threatened.
13' -
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.
12' -
River approaches bankfull.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 1, 1923 | 20.8 |
| Apr 1, 1987 | 18.65 |
| Nov 4, 1966 | 15.58 |
| Mar 20, 1936 | 15.07 |
| Apr 29, 1979 | 14.17 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 13.55 |
| Dec 22, 1973 | 13.48 |
| May 1, 2008 | 13.31 |
| May 4, 1929 | 13.2 |
| Mar 28, 1953 | 13.06 |
| Apr 14, 1940 | 12.76 |
| Nov 28, 1950 | 12.72 |
| Apr 17, 2014 | 12.33 |
| Dec 14, 2010 | 11.96 |
| Dec 2, 2020 | 11.69 |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 10.05 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
