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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Kennebec River at Hallowell are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 18
Moderate Flood Stage: 13
Flood Stage: 11
Action Stage: 9
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 22.49 ft on 12/20/2023
(2) 16.62 ft on 05/02/2023
(3) 11.36 ft on 04/21/2019
(4) 11.09 ft on 12/24/2022

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 22.49 ft on 12/20/2023
(2) 16.62 ft on 05/02/2023
(3) 11.09 ft on 12/24/2022
(4) 11.36 ft on 04/21/2019

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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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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28 Water is over Second Street. Water Street becomes submerged under several feet of water.
19 Significant flooding on Route 201 in Hallowell and between Gardiner and Farmingdale. Numerous riverside businesses in Hallowell impacted. Route 27 bridge in Randolph flooded between Route 126 and Elm Street. Several business surrounded by flood waters on Water Street in Randolph.
18 Water enters Water St (Route 27/ Route 201).
16 Businesses in Hallowell and Gardiner flooded. Numerous parking areas flooded from the Kennebec and backwater along the Cobbosseecontee Stream in Gardiner.
13 Water enters the back side of buildings along Water Street. Front Street becomes completely submerged. The parking lot by town dock flood.
11 Parking lots along Front Street begin to flood. Town dock begins to flood.
Photos
(1) River Gage
(2) River gage during Dec 19 2023 Flood

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

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Potential River Levels - Used to
Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 day (HEFS) 7 Day (NAEFS) 7 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 48 hours.

See the Product Description Document link for more details on the interpretation of the 3,7 day graphics.

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