St. Croix River above Baring
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.5 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.8 ft on May 29, 1961 (historic crest)
- 12.6 ft on Dec 15, 2010 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Apr 4, 1976 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Apr 30, 1973 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Significant water rises in the Upper Barn Meadow Marsh. Water approaches the edge of railroad tracks along the St. Croix River. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | River flow combined with backwater issues will cause minor flooding of the railroad tracks along the St. Croix River in the marsh between Barn Meadow Road and Charlotte Road. |
| 12.5 ft | Floodwater combined with backwater issues will begin to threaten Route 1 in the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge between Barn Meadow Road and Charlotte Road. Floodwater will threaten Charlotte Road along the Magurrewock Stream between Route 1 and Cross Dike Road. |
| 13.0 ft | Route 1 floods in the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge between Barn Meadow Road and Ice House Road due to flood waters and backwater issues on the Magurrewock Stream. Charlotte Road floods between Route 1 and Cross Dike Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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