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 12 at 2:23PM EDT until June 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...The warm temperatures in the middle to upper 70s to middle 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the upper 40s. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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 12 at 2:21PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 2:21 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the low to mid 80s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only around 60 on the lakes and around 70 on the rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, even when the water temperature is below 70 degrees, hypothermia and loss of dexterity can occur in 45 minutes or less. 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!

Flood Advisory issued June 12 at 12:58PM EDT until June 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 12:58 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northern Maine, including the following counties, in east central Maine, Penobscot. In northern Maine, Aroostook. * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1258 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oxbow and Moosehorn Crossing. - For flood safety visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.