Piscataquis River at Medford, Maine
USGS Site No: 01034000 • Piscataquis River • Piscataquis County, ME
Piscataquis River at Medford, Maine on the Piscataquis River is currently at 1,160 cfs (Normal — 40th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 2.92 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 456 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 749 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 1,440 | Today: 1,160 cfs |
| 75th | High threshold | 3,190 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 7,280 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 1,480 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 1,820 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 1,880 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 1,100 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 1,030 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 1,100 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 1,230 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 1,750 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 1,940 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 2,210 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 2,480 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 2,850 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 3,200 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 3,410 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 5,130 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 5,720 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 5,060 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 5,680 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 6,370 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 7,080 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 6,670 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 5,450 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3,990 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 3,940 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 3,630 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 3,380 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 3,630 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 4,290 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 5,290 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 6,210 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 01034000
- State
- ME
- County
- Piscataquis County
- Coordinates
- 45.2606, -68.8686
- Drainage Area
- 1,162 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 247.9
- HUC Code
- 01020004
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 12.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 13.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 16.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 18.0 ft
Currently 10.08 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
11,200 cfsMar 18, 2026
- Min discharge
-
94 cfsSep 24, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Penobscot River at West Enfield, MaineNormal10.7 mi · 8,710 cfs
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Sebec River at Sebec, MaineNormal11.9 mi · 266 cfs
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Black Stream Near Dover-Foxcroft, MaineNormal19.5 mi · 21 cfs
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Piscataquis River Near Dover-Foxcroft, MaineNormal22.5 mi · 232 cfs
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Kenduskeag Stream Near Bangor, MaineNormal27.7 mi · 129 cfs