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Saco River at West Buxton
Critical Stages
5' - Action
10' - Flood
15' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:00 PM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 0.874 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/16 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 0.9 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM 12/16 | 0.874 | -999 |
| 3:45 PM 12/16 | 0.891 | -999 |
| 3:30 PM 12/16 | 0.883 | -999 |
| 3:15 PM 12/16 | 0.875 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/16 | 0.91 | -999 |
| 2:45 PM 12/16 | 0.879 | -999 |
| 2:30 PM 12/16 | 0.886 | -999 |
| 2:15 PM 12/16 | 0.877 | -999 |
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 0.881 | -999 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 0.88 | -999 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 0.883 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 0.881 | -999 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 0.878 | -999 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 0.872 | -999 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 0.869 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 0.863 | -999 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 0.833 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 0.818 | -999 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 0.813 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 0.8 | -999 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 0.769 | -999 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 0.757 | -999 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 0.818 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 0.871 | -999 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 0.869 | -999 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 0.878 | -999 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 0.869 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 0.89 | -999 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 0.887 | -999 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 0.87 | -999 |
61000' -
Devastating flooding occurs along the Saco River from West Buxton to Saco. This flood is the equivalent to the FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation.
44000' -
Severe flooding occurs from West Buxton to Hollis, notably on River Road near Crocket Brook. Several homes are isolated for an extended duration. This flood is around the FEMA 1 percent flood level. This is a very dangerous situation.
36900' -
Moderate flooding occurs on River Road in West Buxton. Minor flooding occurs on Water Street in Saco.
31000' -
Minor flooding occurs on Irving Street and in Diamond Park in Saco.
27000' -
Minor flooding begins along Route 112 in West Buxton.
Historical crest information is not available.
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
