+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.