Saco River at West Buxton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 27000.0 ft | Minor flooding begins along Route 112 in West Buxton. |
|---|---|
| 31000.0 ft | Minor flooding occurs on Irving Street and in Diamond Park in Saco. |
| 36900.0 ft | Moderate flooding occurs on River Road in West Buxton. Minor flooding occurs on Water Street in Saco. |
| 44000.0 ft | Severe flooding occurs from West Buxton to Hollis, notably on River Road near Crocket Brook. Several homes are isolated for an extended duration. This flood is around the FEMA 1 percent flood level. This is a very dangerous situation. |
| 61000.0 ft | Devastating flooding occurs along the Saco River from West Buxton to Saco. This flood is the equivalent to the FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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