St. Croix River above Vanceboro
Maine — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Washington County, Maine on the St. Croix River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01018500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Moderate Flood
12 ft
7,700 cfs
Minor Flood
10 ft
5,064 cfs
Action Stage
9.5 ft
4,405 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 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.
10 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.
9.5 ft
River approaches bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 1984 | 11.28 ft | 6,730 cfs |
| Jun 2, 1984 | 11.28 ft | 6,730 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 11.21 ft | 6,890 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 11.21 ft | 6,890 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1976 | 10.88 ft | 6,670 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VBOM1
River
St. Croix River
County
Washington, ME
Coordinates
45.5683°N, 67.4283°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Croix River above Vanceboro?
The St. Croix River above Vanceboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01018500) 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 Vanceboro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Croix River above Vanceboro is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Croix River rises?
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Where is the St. Croix River above Vanceboro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Maine at coordinates 45.5683°N, 67.4283°W. USGS site number: 01018500. 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