Raquette River at South Colton
St. Lawrence County, New York
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Homes and businesses in Colton will flood. This includes areas along Stowe Lane, Gulf Road, Cold Brook Drive, East Higley Road, Stowe Lane, Riverside Drive and County Road 58. Downstream in Potsdam, Fall Island Park and Depot Street will flood. In Norwood some homes and the wastewater treatment plant will be threatened.
- 10 ft
Low lying local roads along the Raquette River from Colton to Potsdam and Norwood will flood. This includes low lying portions of Gulf Road and Riverside Drive in Colton. There will be extensive field and property flooding.
- 8.5 ft
Above normal flows in the river will flood low lying fields and the yards of residences along the Raquette River from Colton to Potsdam and Norwood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2011 | 11.27 ft | 12,800 cfs |
| May 10, 1971 | 9.8 ft | 9,720 cfs |
| Apr 27, 1993 | 9.68 ft | 9,480 cfs |
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