Kennebec River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Kennebec River Levels

March 28 2024

35,389 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+2534.0 cfs (+16.55%) since yesterday
130.54% of Normal 3 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Kennebec River was last observed at 17,842 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 35,389 acre-ft of water today; about 131% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 13,668 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-12-20 when daily discharge volume was observed at 195,000 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Kennebec River At North Sidney reporting a streamflow rate of 13,100 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Kennebec River, with a gauge stage of 8.78 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Kennebec River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 581 ft, the Kennebec River At The Forks.

Last Updated 2024-03-28
Streamflow 17,842.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 130.54%
Maximum 195,000.0 cfs
2023-12-20

About the kennebec river


The Kennebec River is a 170-mile-long river in Maine, flowing from Moosehead Lake to the Atlantic Ocean. It was historically significant for its role in the logging industry and the development of hydroelectric power. The river is home to several reservoirs, including the Wyman Dam and the Indian Pond Dam, that are used for hydroelectric power generation. The most significant dam on the river is the 1,275-foot-long Edwards Dam, which was removed in 1999 to restore the river's natural ecology. The Kennebec River is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and whitewater rafting. It is a major source of water for agriculture in the region, providing irrigation for crops such as potatoes, corn, and blueberries.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Kennebec River At The Forks
USGS 01042500
942 cfs 2.47 ft 3.74
Kennebec River At Bingham
USGS 01046500
3800 cfs 8.1 ft 0
Kennebec River At North Sidney
USGS 01049265
13100 cfs 8.78 ft 23.58

Peak Annual Discharge

Kennebec River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Kennebec River Year Over Year Discharge


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