Moderate Flood
11 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.
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCLN6
River
Raquette River
County
St. Lawrence, NY
Coordinates
44.5097°N, 74.8836°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Raquette River at South Colton?
The Raquette River at South Colton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04267500) 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 Raquette River at South Colton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Raquette River at South Colton is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Raquette River rises?
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Where is the Raquette River at South Colton gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Lawrence County, New York at coordinates 44.5097°N, 74.8836°W. USGS site number: 04267500. 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. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.