Rivers in Maine
Sandy River near Madrid
Below flood stage
4.75ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 3:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 9.50 ft
- Record crest
- 12.79 ft2023
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.50 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 12.79 ftFlood comparable to December 2023. Considerable flood damage to numerous buildings and roads throughout the upper Sandy River.
- 11.00 ftMajor flooding occurs. Widespread severe flooding in Phillips, Avon, Madrid, and Strong. Route 4 inundated, cutting off access in and out of the area.
- 10.00 ftModerate flooding occurs. Water reaches Route 4 between Strong and Farmington by the locally referred to Devil's Elbow. Water up to homes in Phillips.
- 9.50 ftBridge Street in Phillips flooded.
- 9.00 ftWater up to River Road in Madrid.
Crest history
7 crests on NOAA’s list since 2011.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 18, 2023 | 12.79 ft |
| 2 | August 28, 2011 | 10.90 ft |
| 3 | May 1, 2023 | 10.64 ft |
| 4 | October 30, 2017 | 9.89 ft |
| 5 | July 1, 2017 | 9.84 ft |
| 6 | April 27, 2019 | 8.33 ft |
| 7 | January 10, 2016 | 8.12 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 18, 2023: 12.79 ft
- May 1, 2023: 10.64 ft
- April 27, 2019: 8.33 ft
- October 30, 2017: 9.89 ft
- July 1, 2017: 9.84 ft
- January 10, 2016: 8.12 ft
- August 28, 2011: 10.90 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center.
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.