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Atlantic Coast at Saco (IN MLLW) — water level right now

York County, Maine · NWS gauge CPEM1
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current stage (ft)
 
12.8
minor flood stage
 
14.6
record crest
set 2024-01-13
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flood status
official NWS category
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Flood stages at this gauge

Where the water stands right now against the four official thresholds:

action · 12.5
minor · 12.8
moderate · 13.8
major · 14.2
Flood stageLevel (ft)What it means
Major flood stage14.2extensive inundation and significant evacuations — a serious event
Moderate flood stage13.8some buildings and roads inundated; evacuations possible
Minor flood stage12.8low-lying roads and fields near the river start to flood
Action stage12.5water is approaching flood level — time to pay attention

Highest floods on record here

#Crest (ft)Datevs. minor flood stage
114.62024-01-13+1.8 above
213.832022-12-23+1.03 above
313.212024-03-10+0.41 above

Historic crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service — the 12 highest on file.

Where this gauge is

The marker is this gauge; nearby gauges load live and are clickable.

Nearby river gauges

Atlantic Coast at Portland (IN MLLW) 15 mi away · loading… Presumpscot River above West Falmouth 19 mi away · loading… Royal River at Yarmouth 25 mi away · loading… Saco River at Cornish 31 mi away · loading… Bath Tide Gage (MLLW) 41 mi away · loading… Androscoggin River at Auburn 43 mi away · loading…

Gauge details

NWS gauge IDCPEM1
USGS site432742070225401
CountyYork
StateMaine
NWS forecast officeGray
River forecast centerNortheast River Forecast Center
Coordinates43.462, -70.382
Time zoneEST5EDT
Turn Around, Don't Drown. Six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet and twelve inches can float a car. Never drive around barricades or into water of unknown depth — most flood deaths happen in vehicles.

Questions about Atlantic Coast at Saco (IN MLLW)

Is Atlantic Coast at Saco (IN MLLW) flooding right now?

The live reading at the top of this page answers that: the gauge is compared against its official NWS flood stages every 15 minutes. Minor flooding at this gauge begins at 12.8 ft. Blue means normal, yellow is action stage, orange minor, red moderate and dark red major flooding.

What is flood stage for Atlantic Coast at Saco (IN MLLW)?

major flood stage 14.2 ft, moderate flood stage 13.8 ft, minor flood stage 12.8 ft, action stage 12.5 ft. These are official National Weather Service thresholds set specifically for this gauge, not generic values.

What is the record flood at Atlantic Coast at Saco (IN MLLW)?

The highest crest on file at this gauge is 14.6 ft, reached on 2024-01-13 — that is 1.8 ft above minor flood stage. The full list of the highest crests is in the table on this page.

Where does this data come from?

From the NOAA National Water Prediction Service, the official U.S. river gauge network — a U.S. government work in the public domain. Live stage is refreshed every 15 minutes; flood thresholds and historic crests are refreshed monthly. For life-safety decisions follow NWS Gray and local emergency management.