Major Flood
31 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SCRM5). 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
25.5 ft
Action Stage
22.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Flood waters reach the entrance of the St. Clair post office.
32.5 ft
Water begins overtopping the Park St N. bridge and flowing over the bridge.
32 ft
County Road 28 experiences flooding just north of the bridge. Flood waters also reach the base of the pump station near the post office. The temporary wall needs to be installed to protect the pump station prior to reaching this level.
31 ft
Flood waters begin impacting multiple homes along Fitzloff Ave and Park St N.
30.5 ft
Flood waters reach the intersection of Park St N. and Fitzloff Ave.
30 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Park St N. bridge deck.
27 ft
Low lying area between Schalow Dr. and Fitzloff Ave. begins to flood at this level as water backs up through the drainage system connected to the river.
22.5 ft
Valve needs to be closed at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to prevent flood waters from backfilling into the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2016 | 33.3 ft | — |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 32.18 ft | 8,913 cfs |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 26.93 ft | 5,849 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SCRM5
River
Le Sueur River
County
Blue Earth, MN
Coordinates
44.0831°N, 93.8547°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Le Sueur River at St. Clair?
The Le Sueur River at St. Clair 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 Le Sueur River at St. Clair?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Le Sueur River at St. Clair is 25.5 feet. Action stage begins at 22.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Le Sueur River rises?
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Where is the Le Sueur River at St. Clair gauge located?
The gauge is located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.0831°N, 93.8547°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Obs courtesy of MN DNR (32079001) & MPCA
- Stage may be affected by ice.