St. Croix River above Vanceboro
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.3 ft on Jun 3, 1984 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on Apr 27, 2019 (historic crest)
- 10.9 ft on Apr 4, 1976 (historic crest)
- 10.8 ft on Apr 8, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.5 ft | River approaches bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding along properties on Salmon Brook Road in Vanceboro. Additional minor flooding of properties along Loon Bay Road in Lambert Lake Township and Dyer Township above the Grand Falls Flowage. |
| 12.0 ft | A 0.1 percent flood level. Maximum discharge of 7,700cfs from the Vanceboro Dam. Flooding of camps along Loon Bay Road in Lambert Lake Township and Dyer Township above the Grand Falls Flowage. |
Forecast office: NWS Caribou · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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