Major Flood
10 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.05 ft
HWY 35 Riverside bridge deck elevation measured by USGS.
12 ft
Operational limit of gauge as instrument shelf is 11.3'
9 ft
Bridges over St. Croix River north and south of Danbury close when stage is around 9 feet. River floods Highway 35 just north of the Riverside Landing Park. Flood water flows over the east approach to the HWY 48/HWY 77 bridge.
8.5 ft
Flood waters inundate northbound lane of WI Hwy 35 north of Riverside Park. Water flows over MN Hwy 48 west of the St. Croix River Bridge.
7 ft
Water begins to spread into picnic grounds near the gage near Highway 35.
5 ft
Minor low land flooding. Boat ramp at confluence of Yellow River underwater. Considered bankfull stage.
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 17, 2018 | 11.75 ft | 15,300 cfs |
| Apr 23, 2001 | 8.72 ft | 11,000 cfs |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 8.57 ft | 9,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DANW3
River
St. Croix River
County
Burnett, WI
Coordinates
46.0761°N, 92.2467°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Croix River near Danbury?
The St. Croix River near Danbury gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05333500) 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 near Danbury?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Croix River near Danbury is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Croix River rises?
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Where is the St. Croix River near Danbury gauge located?
The gauge is located in Burnett County, Wisconsin at coordinates 46.0761°N, 92.2467°W. USGS site number: 05333500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: St. Croix River at Grantsburg
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.