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Little Androscoggin River Flow Today

As of October 8, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Little Androscoggin River is flowing at 9 cfs near South Paris, ME — 28% of normal for the date and down 8% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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Little Androscoggin River Near South Paris: 28% of normal
Typical gauge
28% of normal for the date
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9cfs South Paris
Updated
Oct 8, 3:15 AM
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River briefing · Oct 8, 2026

Little Androscoggin 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 South Paris, the Little Androscoggin River is running 9 cfs — 28% of normal, down 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 28% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Little Androscoggin 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

  1. South Paris476 ft 9 cfs28%

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 Little Androscoggin River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (28%).

Typical gauge 28%
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Little Androscoggin River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Little Androscoggin River Near South Paris ME
Oct 8, 3:15 AM · USGS 01057000
9 cfs 28% -8% 1.97 ft 476 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.

History

Little Androscoggin 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).

About this river

Little Androscoggin River

The Little Androscoggin River is a 25.9-mile long river in Maine, USA. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River and flows through the towns of Auburn, Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland. The river has a long history of being used for industrial purposes, including sawmills, paper mills, and textile mills. The hydrology of the river has been altered by several dams and reservoirs, including the Upper and Lower Range Ponds, which provide recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, particularly for irrigation. Despite its industrial past, the Little Androscoggin River is now an important natural resource for the region, providing habitat for fish and wildlife, and offering opportunities for outdoor recreation.

FAQ

About the Little Androscoggin River

How is the Little Androscoggin River flowing right now?

As of October 8, 2026, the Little Androscoggin River is flowing at 9 cfs near South Paris, ME, about 28% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Little Androscoggin River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Little Androscoggin River is at 28% 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.

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