Piscataquis River Flow Today
As of October 21, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Piscataquis River is flowing at 498 cfs at Medford, ME — 27% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 26 to 498 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Piscataquis 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 Medford, the Piscataquis River is running 498 cfs — 27% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 30% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Dover-foxcroft (-17%) and Blanchard (-16%).
How the Piscataquis 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
- Blanchard592 ft 26 cfs30%
- Dover-foxcroft360 ft 72 cfs30%
- Medford278 ft 498 cfs27%
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 Piscataquis River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (30%).
Piscataquis River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Piscataquis River At Blanchard ME
Oct 21, 3:30 AM · USGS 01031300 |
26 cfs | 30% | -16% | 3.69 ft | 7.3 ft below | 592 ft |
|
Piscataquis River Near Dover-foxcroft ME
Oct 21, 3:30 AM · USGS 01031500 |
72 cfs | 30% | -17% | 1.90 ft | 9.1 ft below | 360 ft |
|
Piscataquis River At Medford ME
Oct 21, 3:15 AM · USGS 01034000 |
498 cfs | 27% | -4% | 2.12 ft | 10.9 ft below | 278 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 Piscataquis River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Piscataquis River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Fishing near the Piscataquis River
About the Piscataquis River
How is the Piscataquis River flowing right now?
As of October 21, 2026, the Piscataquis River is flowing at 498 cfs at Medford, ME, about 27% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 26 to 498 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Piscataquis River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Piscataquis River is at 30% 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 Piscataquis River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Blanchard (11.0 ft), Dover-foxcroft (11.0 ft), Medford (13.0 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.