Is the St. Croix River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix River near Danbury, WI | No flooding | 0.46 ft | 7 ft | |
| St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls, WI | No flood stage defined | 2.57 ft | — | |
| St. Croix River at Prescott, WI | No flood stage defined | 25.28 ft | — |