Major Flood
13 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 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.
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.
12 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.
11 ft
Significant water rises in the Upper Barn Meadow Marsh. Water approaches the edge of railroad tracks along the St. Croix River.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1961 | 12.76 ft | 23,500 cfs |
| Dec 14, 2010 | 12.61 ft | 21,600 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1976 | 12.27 ft | 20,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BARM1
River
St. Croix River
County
Washington, ME
Coordinates
45.1369°N, 67.3181°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Croix River above Baring?
The St. Croix River above Baring gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01021000) 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 St. Croix River above Baring?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Croix River above Baring is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Croix River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add St. Croix River above Baring 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 St. Croix River above Baring gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Maine at coordinates 45.1369°N, 67.3181°W. USGS site number: 01021000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- Stage may be affected by ice.