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Raquette River at South Colton

National Weather Service gauge SCLN6 · New York · St. Lawrence County · 44.5097, -74.8836 · USGS 04267500

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft.

Action stage8.5 ft
Minor flooding10.0 ft
Moderate flooding11.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.5 ftAbove normal flows in the river will flood low lying fields and the yards of residences along the Raquette River from Colton to Potsdam and Norwood.
10.0 ftLow lying local roads along the Raquette River from Colton to Potsdam and Norwood will flood. This includes low lying portions of Gulf Road and Riverside Drive in Colton. There will be extensive field and property flooding.
11.0 ftHomes and businesses in Colton will flood. This includes areas along Stowe Lane, Gulf Road, Cold Brook Drive, East Higley Road, Stowe Lane, Riverside Drive and County Road 58. Downstream in Potsdam, Fall Island Park and Depot Street will flood. In Norwood some homes and the wastewater treatment plant will be threatened.

Forecast office: NWS South Burlington · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.

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