St. Croix River near Danbury
Burnett County, Wisconsin
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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