Station Name: Penobscot River at Eddington, Maine
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet

Nearest Address:
34 Monument Dr
Eddington, ME 04428
Penobscot County

GPS Coordinates: 44.82666667, -68.6966667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 5 at 1:47AM EDT until June 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 1:47 AM
Expires: Fri June 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT....he warm temperatures in the middle to upper 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the middle 40s. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the waters. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents.

Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 2:43AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Fri June 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the upper 70s north and middle 80s over Downeast may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the upper 50s on the lakes and in the mid 60s on the rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket!

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 5 at 2:53AM EDT until June 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 2:53 AM
Expires: Fri June 5, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Warm air temperatures in the 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures in the low to mid 50s. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. All boaters and paddlers are highly encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons at www.wow.uscgaux/i_want_a_usc/index.php to receive a FREE vessel check. This is a convenient, no consequence way to ensure your vessel is outfitted with all required safety equipment. Additionally, please label your paddlecraft with your contact information (IF FOUND Sticker) in the event it is found adrift on the water.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 5 at 8:56AM EDT until June 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Fri June 5, 2026, 8:56 AM
Expires: Fri June 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Warm air temperatures in the 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures in the low to mid 50s. * WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Coastal Waldo Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the start. Always wear your life jacket. Be aware of wind conditions, tides, and localized currents. All boaters and paddlers are highly encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons at https://cgaux.org/vsc/ to receive a FREE vessel check. This is a convenient, no consequence way to ensure your vessel is outfitted with all required safety equipment. Additionally, please label your paddlecraft with your contact information (IF FOUND Sticker) in the event it is found adrift on the water.