Meduxnekeag River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Meduxnekeag River is flowing at 8.2 cfs near Houlton, ME — 15% of normal for the date and up 110% in 24 hours. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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Meduxnekeag 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 Houlton, the Meduxnekeag River is running 8.2 cfs — 15% of normal, up 110% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 15% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Houlton (+110%).
How the Meduxnekeag 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
- Houlton404 ft 8.2 cfs15%
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 Meduxnekeag River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (15%).
Meduxnekeag River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Meduxnekeag River Above S Branch Medux River Near Houlton ME
Oct 15, 3:45 AM · USGS 01017960 |
8.2 cfs | 15% | +110% | 2.32 ft | 404 ft |
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Meduxnekeag River Near Houlton ME
Last reported Dec 1 · USGS 01018000 |
222 cfs | · | · | 3.33 ft | 344 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Meduxnekeag River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Meduxnekeag 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).
Maximum streamflow by year
Meduxnekeag River
The Meduxnekeag River is a 75-kilometer-long tributary of the Saint John River in New Brunswick, Canada. The river was once an important transportation route for the Maliseet people and early European settlers. Today, the river is used for hydroelectric power production, and there are several reservoirs and dams along its length. These include the Meduxnekeag River Reservoir, the Upper Meduxnekeag River Reservoir, and the Woodstock Dam. The river also provides recreational opportunities, such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, with many farms using the river for irrigation. Despite being heavily used, the Meduxnekeag River remains an important ecological resource, providing habitat for a variety of species, including Atlantic salmon and brook trout.
About the Meduxnekeag River
How is the Meduxnekeag River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Meduxnekeag River is flowing at 8.2 cfs near Houlton, ME, about 15% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Meduxnekeag River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Meduxnekeag River is at 15% 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.