Rivers in Maine
Piscataquis River at Dover-Foxcroft
Below flood stage
1.36ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 7:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.40 ftThu, Sep 24, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 22.62 ft1987
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 22.00 ftFlood inundation near the FEMA 0.2 percent flood hazard level. This is a serious and potentially life threatening flood situation, near or exceeding flood levels seen during the historic 1987 Flood.
- 19.00 ftIn Guilford, Route 6 is inaccessible in multiple locations in the east and western parts of town. Properties on the eastern end of River Street flooded in Dover-Foxcroft.
- 18.00 ftFlood inundation near the FEMA 1 percent flood hazard level. Travel in and out of the area is difficult.
- 17.00 ftFlooding reaches School Street in Guilford and State Route 15 in Dover-Foxcroft. Fast moving water inundates South Street and low lying properties along East Main Street.
- 15.00 ftIn Dover-Foxcroft, flood waters reach South Street at the intersection of Pine and Lawrence Streets. In Guilford, water reaches lower portions of Main Street and Water Street.
- 13.50 ftIn Dover-Foxcroft, flood waters reach the low section of Pine Street near the intersection of South Street. Parking lot and recreational field off of Moosehead Lane inundated. Backyards of properties on Grange, Greene, and Riverside Ave flooded. In Guilford, properties south of Water Street along Old Railroad Grade and River Street are surrounded by floodwaters.
- 12.00 ftBasement flooding is possible in several properties in Dover-Foxcroft.
- 11.00 ftBack Road in Abbot flooded. Floodwaters encroach on Guilford Recreational Fields.
- 9.00 ftRiver approaches bankfull.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
86 crests on NOAA’s list since 1906.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 1, 1987 | 22.62 ft |
| 2 | November 4, 1966 | 17.89 ft |
| 3 | April 29, 1923 | 17.67 ft |
| 4 | December 19, 2023 | 16.77 ft |
| 5 | April 28, 1979 | 16.15 ft |
| 6 | December 22, 1973 | 16.09 ft |
| 7 | March 13, 1936 | 15.98 ft |
| 8 | April 18, 1983 | 15.92 ft |
| 9 | March 20, 1936 | 15.84 ft |
| 10 | November 27, 1950 | 15.16 ft |
| 11 | September 29, 1909 | 14.93 ft |
| 12 | December 18, 1973 | 14.01 ft |
| 13 | March 28, 1953 | 13.98 ft |
| 14 | April 30, 2008 | 13.55 ft |
| 15 | June 18, 1917 | 13.50 ft |
| 16 | September 17, 1932 | 13.50 ft |
| 17 | November 9, 1963 | 13.33 ft |
| 18 | April 25, 1983 | 13.31 ft |
| 19 | January 26, 2010 | 13.26 ft |
| 20 | December 26, 2020 | 13.25 ft |
| 21 | April 4, 1951 | 13.19 ft |
| 22 | December 2, 1996 | 13.10 ft |
| 23 | May 4, 1971 | 13.04 ft |
| 24 | April 23, 1958 | 13.00 ft |
| 25 | January 26, 2010 | 12.95 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 19, 2023: 16.77 ft
- October 15, 2022: 9.18 ft
- December 26, 2020: 13.25 ft
- December 1, 2020: 12.21 ft
- December 1, 2020: 12.21 ft
- April 14, 2020: 12.06 ft
- January 26, 2010: 13.26 ft
- January 26, 2010: 12.95 ft
- April 30, 2008: 13.55 ft
- October 29, 2006: 12.40 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.