Dead River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM, the Dead River is flowing at 344 cfs near Dead River, ME — 84% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Dead 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 Dead River, the Dead River is running 344 cfs — 84% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 84% of normal).
How the Dead 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
- Dead River1,060 ft 344 cfs84%
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 Dead River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (84%).
Dead River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dead River Near Dead River ME
Oct 3, 5:45 AM · USGS 01043500 |
344 cfs | 84% | 0% | 3.73 ft | 1,060 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 Dead River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Dead 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).
Dead River
The Dead River is a 46-mile long river in the state of Maine, USA. The river originates from Flagstaff Lake and flows through the Dead River Basin before joining the Kennebec River. The river has a rich history of logging and transportation of timber. Today, the hydrology of the river is mainly used for generating hydroelectric power. The largest reservoir on the river is Flagstaff Lake, which is created by the Long Falls Dam. Other dams on the river include the Enchanted Pond Dam, the Lower Enchanted Dam, and the Wyman Dam. The river is also popular for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The agricultural use of the river is primarily for irrigation purposes. The Dead River is an important resource for the state of Maine, providing power, recreation, and agricultural support.
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About the Dead River
How is the Dead River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Dead River is flowing at 344 cfs near Dead River, ME, about 84% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Dead River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Dead River is at 84% 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.
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.