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Mousam River

River · Sanford, Maine

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 31 ft³/s over 18 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01068910, as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 31 ft³/s over 18 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
20 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.02 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 31 ft³/s over 18 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Maine yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Mousam River at Route 4 near Sanford, Maine (5.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mousam River

H: 74° L: 63°
Overcast
Overcast
73°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
40%
Humidity
65%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
67°
3 AM
Overcast
65°
6 AM
Overcast
66°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Overcast
73°
3 PM
Overcast
74°
6 PM
Overcast
71°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mousam River?
Mousam River is a river in Sanford, Maine.
Can you swim at Mousam River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Mousam River rated?
Mousam River in Sanford, Maine has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.

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Sanford, ME 04083

Sanford, Maine 04083

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