Marsh River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Marsh River is flowing at 0 cfs near Shelly, MN — 0% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Marsh 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 Shelly, the Marsh River is running 0 cfs — 0% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 0% of normal).
How the Marsh 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
- Shelly848 ft 0 cfs0%
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 Marsh River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (0%).
Marsh River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Marsh River Near Shelly MN
Oct 15, 2:30 AM · USGS 05067500 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 3.46 ft | 10.5 ft below | 848 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.
Marsh 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).
Marsh River
The Marsh River is a 41-mile-long river located in eastern Maine. It originates in the town of Waldo and flows southeastward to empty into the Penobscot Bay. Historically, the river was used for transportation and for powering mills located along its banks. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational purposes, such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with farms located along its banks. There are several reservoirs and dams located along the Marsh River, including the Marsh Stream Reservoir, the Branch Mills Dam, and the Sheepscot Pond Dam. These dams help regulate the flow of water and provide hydroelectric power to nearby communities.
Fishing near the Marsh River
About the Marsh River
How is the Marsh River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Marsh River is flowing at 0 cfs near Shelly, MN, about 0% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Marsh River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Marsh River is at 0% 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 Marsh River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Shelly (14.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.