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Saco River at West Buxton
Critical Stages
5' - Action
10' - Flood
15' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 PM EST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 0.931 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/5 | 1 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 1 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 1 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 1 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 1 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 1 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 0.9 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | 0.931 | -999 |
| 4:45 PM 12/5 | 0.919 | -999 |
| 4:30 PM 12/5 | 0.935 | -999 |
| 4:15 PM 12/5 | 0.959 | -999 |
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | 0.927 | -999 |
| 3:45 PM 12/5 | 0.926 | -999 |
| 3:30 PM 12/5 | 0.93 | -999 |
| 3:15 PM 12/5 | 0.948 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | 0.922 | -999 |
| 2:45 PM 12/5 | 0.926 | -999 |
| 2:30 PM 12/5 | 0.924 | -999 |
| 2:15 PM 12/5 | 0.957 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/5 | 0.945 | -999 |
| 1:45 PM 12/5 | 0.924 | -999 |
| 1:30 PM 12/5 | 0.931 | -999 |
| 1:15 PM 12/5 | 0.932 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/5 | 0.926 | -999 |
| 12:45 PM 12/5 | 0.93 | -999 |
| 12:30 PM 12/5 | 0.929 | -999 |
| 12:15 PM 12/5 | 0.923 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/5 | 0.929 | -999 |
| 11:45 AM 12/5 | 0.937 | -999 |
| 11:30 AM 12/5 | 0.937 | -999 |
| 11:15 AM 12/5 | 0.929 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/5 | 0.938 | -999 |
| 10:45 AM 12/5 | 0.929 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/5 | 0.931 | -999 |
| 10:15 AM 12/5 | 0.935 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/5 | 0.933 | -999 |
| 9:45 AM 12/5 | 0.94 | -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.
