Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WBXM1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
61000 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.
44000 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.
36900 ft
Moderate flooding occurs on River Road in West Buxton. Minor flooding occurs on Water Street in Saco.
31000 ft
Minor flooding occurs on Irving Street and in Diamond Park in Saco.
27000 ft
Minor flooding begins along Route 112 in West Buxton.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
WBXM1
River
Saco River
County
York, ME
Coordinates
43.6659°N, 70.6027°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Saco River at West Buxton?
The Saco River at West Buxton gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Saco River at West Buxton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Saco River at West Buxton is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Saco River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Saco River at West Buxton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Saco River at West Buxton gauge located?
The gauge is located in York County, Maine at coordinates 43.6659°N, 70.6027°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey