St. Croix River at Stillwater
Critical Stages
80' - Action
87' - Flood
88' - Moderate
89' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:15 AM CST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 74.43 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/6 | 75.2 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 75.2 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 75.2 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 75.2 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/11 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/11 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/11 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/12 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/12 | 75.3 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/12 | 75.2 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/12 | 75.2 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/13 | 75.2 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/13 | 75.2 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 AM 12/6 | 74.43 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 74.43 | -999 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 74.44 | -999 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 74.46 | -999 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 74.45 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 74.45 | -999 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 74.43 | -999 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 74.41 | -999 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 74.4 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 74.39 | -999 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 74.38 | -999 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 74.37 | -999 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 74.37 | -999 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 74.37 | -999 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 74.39 | -999 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 74.4 | -999 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 74.4 | -999 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 74.41 | -999 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 74.41 | -999 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 74.42 | -999 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 74.42 | -999 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 74.42 | -999 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 74.42 | -999 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 74.42 | -999 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 74.42 | -999 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 74.42 | -999 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 75.22 | -999 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 74.42 | -999 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 74.44 | -999 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 74.46 | -999 |
95' -
Estimated top of the flood protection dike in Afton.
94.8' -
Highway 95 near 2nd Ave in Bayport may be closed.
94' -
Estimated top of the flood protection dike at St Croix Beach.
92' -
Abandoned railroad bed north of Vine Street to St Croix Street impacted.
91' -
Dike Road impacted.
90' -
Lakefront Park bathhouse in Hudson affected.
89' -
The city park in Bayport begins flooding. Lake Mallalieu dam gates overtopped.
86.75' -
Buckeye Street Garage in Hudson impacted.
86' -
Due to safety issues...the Stillwater lift bridge will be closed near this stage.
85.8' -
First Street between Buckeye and Commercial Streets floods
85' -
Several residences along the river may experience flooding in their basements. Front Street in Hudson WI closes.
84' -
Second tier at Lakefront Park in Hudson floods.
83' -
Minnesota and Wisconsin DNRs invoke a no wake zone on the river.
80' -
Seawall at Lakefront Park in Hudson floods.
77' -
The Stillwater Riverwalk becomes inundated.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1965 | 94.1 |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 92.3 |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 92.2 |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 91.1 |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 90.45 |
| Apr 14, 1952 | 89.7 |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 89.21 |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 88.48 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 88.1 |
| Jun 28, 1993 | 87.9 |
| Jun 27, 2014 | 87.63 |
| Apr 6, 1986 | 87.5 |
| Apr 30, 1975 | 87.3 |
| Apr 12, 2011 | 87.28 |
| Apr 6, 2020 | 86.02 |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 85.99 |
| Mar 25, 2010 | 85.93 |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 85.8 |
| Apr 30, 2018 | 85.65 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | 85.53 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
