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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Piscataquis River at Dover-Foxcroft are issued routinely year-round.
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Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Medford
Zoom Level:16
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 18
Moderate Flood Stage: 14
Flood Stage: 11
Action Stage: 9
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 22.62 ft on 04/01/1987
(2) 17.89 ft on 11/04/1966
(3) 17.67 ft on 04/29/1923
(4) 16.77 ft on 12/19/2023
(5) 16.15 ft on 04/28/1979
(6) 16.09 ft on 12/22/1973
(7) 15.98 ft on 03/13/1936
(8) 15.92 ft on 04/18/1983
(9) 15.84 ft on 03/20/1936
(10) 15.16 ft on 11/27/1950
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 16.77 ft on 12/19/2023
(2) 9.18 ft on 10/15/2022
(3) 13.25 ft on 12/26/2020
(4) 12.21 ft on 12/01/2020
(5) 12.21 ft on 12/01/2020
(6) 12.06 ft on 04/14/2020
(7) 12.95 ft on 01/26/2010
(8) 13.26 ft on 01/26/2010
(9) 13.55 ft on 04/30/2008
(10) 12.40 ft on 10/29/2006
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.96 ft on 08/06/1905
(2) 0.96 ft on 11/22/1908
(3) 1.25 ft on 09/24/2020
(4) 1.27 ft on 09/03/2021
(5) 1.30 ft on 10/11/2016
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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22 Flood inundation near the FEMA 0.2 percent flood hazard level. This is a serious and potentially life threatening flood situation, near or exceeding flood levels seen during the historic 1987 Flood.
19 In Guilford, Route 6 is inaccessible in multiple locations in the east and western parts of town. Properties on the eastern end of River Street flooded in Dover-Foxcroft.
18 Flood inundation near the FEMA 1 percent flood hazard level. Travel in and out of the area is difficult.
17 Flooding reaches School Street in Guilford and State Route 15 in Dover-Foxcroft. Fast moving water inundates South Street and low lying properties along East Main Street.
15 In Dover-Foxcroft, flood waters reach South Street at the intersection of Pine and Lawrence Streets. In Guilford, water reaches lower portions of Main Street and Water Street.
13.5 In Dover-Foxcroft, flood waters reach the low section of Pine Street near the intersection of South Street. Parking lot and recreational field off of Moosehead Lane inundated. Backyards of properties on Grange, Greene, and Riverside Ave flooded. In Guilford, properties south of Water Street along Old Railroad Grade and River Street are surrounded by floodwaters.
12 Basement flooding is possible in several properties in Dover-Foxcroft.
11 Back Road in Abbot flooded. Floodwaters encroach on Guilford Recreational Fields.
9 River approaches bankfull.
Photos
(1) Gage House Looking Downstream
(2) Right Bank looking at Gage House
(3) Benchmark Tablet
(4) Upstream Looking towards Gage
(5) Crest-Stage Gage
(6) Gage House

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