Sheepscot River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM, the Sheepscot River is flowing at 15 cfs at North Whitefield, ME — 45% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Sheepscot 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 North Whitefield, the Sheepscot River is running 15 cfs — 45% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 45% of normal).
How the Sheepscot 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
- North Whitefield126 ft 15 cfs45%
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 Sheepscot River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (45%).
Sheepscot River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sheepscot River At North Whitefield ME
Oct 3, 5:45 AM · USGS 01038000 |
15 cfs | 45% | -6% | 1.67 ft | 126 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 Sheepscot River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Sheepscot 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).
Sheepscot River
The Sheepscot River is a 66-mile-long river in Maine, United States. The river flows from the northwest and drains into the Sheepscot Bay on the Atlantic Ocean. Historically, the river was used for transportation, with mills and factories constructed along its banks for powering machinery. Today, the river is used for various recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and swimming. There are several reservoirs along the river, including the Coopers Mills Reservoir and the Branch Pond Reservoir, which are used for hydroelectric power generation. The river also has several dams, including the Coopers Mills Dam and the Head Tide Dam. Agricultural uses of the river include irrigation and grazing for livestock. Overall, the Sheepscot River has a rich history and continues to play an important role in the local economy and recreational opportunities.
About the Sheepscot River
How is the Sheepscot River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Sheepscot River is flowing at 15 cfs at North Whitefield, ME, about 45% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Sheepscot River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Sheepscot River is at 45% 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.