Kennebec River At North Sidney, Maine Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,040 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.26 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,361 .

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The river is fed by various tributaries and constituents, including the Dead River and the Sandy River. The hydrology of the river is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flow rates in the spring due to snowmelt and lower flow rates in the summer and fall. The river also has several dams, including the Shawmut Dam, which can impact water levels and flow. A quirky fact is that the Kennebec River was once a major transportation route for timber and other goods, but now primarily serves as a recreational waterway for activities such as fishing, boating, and rafting.