Seboeis River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM, the Seboeis River is flowing at 4.5 cfs near Shin Pond, ME — 9% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Seboeis 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 Shin Pond, the Seboeis River is running 4.5 cfs — 9% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 9% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Seboeis River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Seboeis 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
- Shin Pond553 ft 4.5 cfs9%
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 Seboeis River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (9%).
Seboeis River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seboeis River Near Shin Pond ME
Oct 3, 5:00 AM · USGS 01029200 |
4.5 cfs | 9% | -6% | 4.04 ft | 553 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.
Paddle runs on the Seboeis River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlin Camps
To Hay Brook Gauge: Shin Pond |
Too low | 4.5 cfs | 1,300–20,000 cfs | III–V |
Seboeis 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).
Seboeis River
The Seboeis River is located in northern Maine and is approximately 50 miles in length. The river is known for its rich history, as it was once used to transport logs during the logging boom of the late 1800s. Today, the river is mainly used for recreational purposes such as fishing and canoeing. The Seboeis River is fed by several reservoirs, including Seboeis Lake and Jo-Mary Lake. These reservoirs are managed by the Penobscot River Restoration Trust, which aims to restore the natural flow of the river and improve fish habitat. There are also several dams along the river, including the Seboeis Dam, which is used to control water levels and generate hydroelectric power. Agricultural uses of the river are limited, but some farmers in the surrounding areas use its water for irrigation.
About the Seboeis River
How is the Seboeis River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Seboeis River is flowing at 4.5 cfs near Shin Pond, ME, about 9% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Seboeis River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Seboeis River is at 9% 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.
Is the Seboeis River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.