Is the St. Croix River flooding?

Wisconsin · 3 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The St. Croix River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Wisconsin. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the St. Croix River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Wisconsin river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.88 ft on 25 April 2001, carrying 60,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1902 (120 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.57 ft, 23.3 ft below that record.

Drains 6,240 sq mi · gauge elevation 690 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
St. Croix River near Danbury, WINo flooding0.46 ft7 ft
St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls, WINo flood stage defined2.57 ft
St. Croix River at Prescott, WINo flood stage defined25.28 ft
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.