River Conditions
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River stage

St. John River

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
5 of 5
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the St. John River reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

St. John River levels, gauge by gauge

The St. John River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Dickey ME 3.77 ft 25.00 ft normal, rising
Edmundston ME 440.39 ft 460.00 ft normal, steady
Fort Kent ME 3.44 ft 22.50 ft normal, rising
Grand Falls ME 2.13 ft — no flood stage set
Nine Mile Bridge ME 0.82 ft 15.00 ft below flood stage

Recent levels on the St. John River

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Dickey, ME, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Dickey →

Other rivers nearby

Frequently asked questions

Is the St. John River flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the St. John River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the St. John River?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Dickey is at 3.77 ft; Edmundston is at 440.39 ft; Fort Kent is at 3.44 ft.

Where is the St. John River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the St. John River in Maine.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.