Carrabassett River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Carrabassett River is flowing at 55 cfs near North Anson, ME — 42% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Carrabassett River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At North Anson, the Carrabassett River is running 55 cfs — 42% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 42% of normal).
How the Carrabassett River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- North Anson306 ft 55 cfs42%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Carrabassett River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (42%).
Carrabassett River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Carrabassett River Near North Anson ME
Oct 6, 4:00 AM · USGS 01047000 |
55 cfs | 42% | -6% | 2.53 ft | 12.5 ft below | 306 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Carrabassett River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Carrabassett River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Carrabassett River
The Carrabassett River is a 38-mile-long river in western Maine. It flows through the towns of Franklin, Somerset, and Kennebec counties before emptying into the Kennebec River at Solon. The river's hydrology is influenced by a number of dams and reservoirs, including the Flagstaff Lake and Wyman Dam. The river has a rich history of logging and paper manufacturing, with several mills and factories once located along its banks. Today, the river is used for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting. The river also supports agriculture in the region, with several farms located along its banks. Overall, the Carrabassett River is an important natural resource for the state of Maine, providing a vital source of water and recreation for residents and visitors alike.
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About the Carrabassett River
How is the Carrabassett River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Carrabassett River is flowing at 55 cfs near North Anson, ME, about 42% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Carrabassett River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Carrabassett River is at 42% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Carrabassett River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for North Anson (15.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.