Rivers in Maine
St. Francis River near Connors
Below flood stage
2.33ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Record crest
- 15.93 ft2008
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 20.00 ftSignificant flooding in New Brunswick impacting roadways. River side camps in Maine from Connors Cove to Falls Brook inundated with several feet of water.
- 18.00 ftNumerous camps threatened downstream of Glazier Lake on the New Brunswick side of the river. River side camps in Maine from Connors Cove to Falls Brook flooded.
- 15.00 ftMinor lowland flooding occurs on both the Maine and New Brunswick sides of the river from Cross Lake Rapids downstream to the confluence with the St. John River. Minor low lying flooding impacts camps between Connors Cove to Falls Brook.
- 14.00 ftRiver approaches bankfull in areas upstream of Glazier Lake and downstream to Martin Point.
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 14, 2026.
Crest history
5 crests on NOAA’s list since 1969.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 1, 2008 | 15.93 ft |
| 2 | April 30, 1979 | 15.39 ft |
| 3 | May 12, 1969 | 14.01 ft |
| 4 | April 30, 1987 | 12.18 ft |
| 5 | May 2, 2025 | 9.35 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 2, 2025: 9.35 ft
- May 1, 2008: 15.93 ft
- April 30, 1987: 12.18 ft
- April 30, 1979: 15.39 ft
- May 12, 1969: 14.01 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by 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.