Kennebec River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 5:15 AM, the Kennebec River is flowing at 2,260 cfs at North Sidney, ME — 45% of normal for the date and down 20% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 445 to 2,260 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Kennebec 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 Sidney, the Kennebec River is running 2,260 cfs — 45% of normal, down 20% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 75% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at North Sidney (-20%) and Bingham (-16%).
Highest against normal: The Forks at 97%. Lowest: North Sidney at 45%.
Paddlers: 1 of 1 runs on the Kennebec River with a live range are in range.
How the Kennebec 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
- The Forks581 ft 445 cfs97%
- Bingham335 ft 1,580 cfs75%
- North Sidney20 ft 2,260 cfs45%
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 Kennebec River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (75%).
Kennebec River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kennebec River At The Forks ME
Oct 3, 5:45 AM · USGS 01042500 |
445 cfs | 97% | -2% | 1.92 ft | · | 581 ft |
|
Kennebec River At Bingham ME
Oct 3, 5:15 AM · USGS 01046500 |
1,580 cfs | 75% | -16% | 7.32 ft | · | 335 ft |
|
Kennebec River At North Sidney ME
Oct 3, 5:15 AM · USGS 01049265 |
2,260 cfs | 45% | -20% | 5.42 ft | 11.6 ft below | 20 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.
Paddle runs on the Kennebec River
1 of 1 run is in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Gorge Gauge: The Forks |
In range | 445 cfs | 350–13,000 cfs | III TO IV+ |
Dams & reservoirs on the Kennebec River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Kennebec River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
About the Kennebec River
How is the Kennebec River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Kennebec River is flowing at 2,260 cfs at North Sidney, ME, about 45% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 445 to 2,260 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Kennebec River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Kennebec River is at 75% 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 Kennebec River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for North Sidney (17.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Kennebec River runnable for paddling today?
1 of 1 paddle run is in range right now. Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.