Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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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
11 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Wide spread flooding for areas adjacent to the St. Louis River.
14.5 ft
Flood waters enter buildings near River Gate Road if unprotected.
13 ft
Water encroaches buildings near River Gate Rd.
11 ft
Water encroaches on the lowest sites at the Fond du Lac Campground and Chambers Grove Park.
10.5 ft
Minor flooding occurs of low areas adjacent to the river near Cloquet city park and near Scanlon.
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 20, 2012 | 16.62 ft | 45,300 cfs |
| May 8, 1950 | 15.8 ft | 37,900 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1979 | 13.93 ft | 34,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCNM5
River
St. Louis River
County
Carlton, MN
Coordinates
46.7033°N, 92.4186°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Louis River at Scanlon?
The St. Louis River at Scanlon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04024000) 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. Louis River at Scanlon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Louis River at Scanlon is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Louis River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add St. Louis River at Scanlon 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. Louis River at Scanlon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carlton County, Minnesota at coordinates 46.7033°N, 92.4186°W. USGS site number: 04024000. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.