Mattawamkeag River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Mattawamkeag River is flowing at 33 cfs near Mattawamkeag, ME — 3% of normal for the date and up 16% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Mattawamkeag 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 Mattawamkeag, the Mattawamkeag River is running 33 cfs — 3% of normal, up 16% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 3% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Mattawamkeag (+16%).
How the Mattawamkeag 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
- Mattawamkeag207 ft 33 cfs3%
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 Mattawamkeag River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (3%).
Mattawamkeag River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mattawamkeag River Near Mattawamkeag ME
Oct 15, 3:15 AM · USGS 01030500 |
33 cfs | 3% | +16% | 3.26 ft | 10.2 ft below | 207 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.
Mattawamkeag 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).
Mattawamkeag River
The Mattawamkeag River flows 72 miles through Maine, beginning at the confluence of its east and west branches. The river is steeped in history, having been used as a transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The river's hydrology has been altered by several dams and reservoirs, including the Mattawamkeag Dam and the West Grand Lake Dam. These structures have helped regulate water flow and provide hydroelectric power. Recreational uses of the river include fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, while agricultural uses include irrigation and livestock watering. Despite some environmental concerns, the Mattawamkeag River continues to be an important natural resource in the region.
Fishing near the Mattawamkeag River
About the Mattawamkeag River
How is the Mattawamkeag River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Mattawamkeag River is flowing at 33 cfs near Mattawamkeag, ME, about 3% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Mattawamkeag River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Mattawamkeag River is at 3% 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 Mattawamkeag River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Mattawamkeag (13.5 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.