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Saco River at West Buxton
Critical Stages
5' - Action
10' - Flood
15' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 PM EST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 0.908 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 0.9 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 1 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 1.1 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 1.4 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM 12/17 | 0.908 | -999 |
| 8:45 PM 12/17 | 0.909 | -999 |
| 8:30 PM 12/17 | 0.914 | -999 |
| 8:15 PM 12/17 | 0.908 | -999 |
| 8:00 PM 12/17 | 0.907 | -999 |
| 7:45 PM 12/17 | 0.909 | -999 |
| 7:30 PM 12/17 | 0.913 | -999 |
| 7:15 PM 12/17 | 0.912 | -999 |
| 7:00 PM 12/17 | 0.905 | -999 |
| 6:45 PM 12/17 | 0.908 | -999 |
| 6:30 PM 12/17 | 0.906 | -999 |
| 6:15 PM 12/17 | 0.908 | -999 |
| 6:00 PM 12/17 | 0.912 | -999 |
| 5:45 PM 12/17 | 0.906 | -999 |
| 5:30 PM 12/17 | 0.907 | -999 |
| 5:15 PM 12/17 | 0.905 | -999 |
| 5:00 PM 12/17 | 0.91 | -999 |
| 4:45 PM 12/17 | 0.905 | -999 |
| 4:30 PM 12/17 | 0.961 | -999 |
| 4:15 PM 12/17 | 0.937 | -999 |
| 4:00 PM 12/17 | 0.909 | -999 |
| 3:45 PM 12/17 | 0.911 | -999 |
| 3:30 PM 12/17 | 0.906 | -999 |
| 3:15 PM 12/17 | 0.907 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/17 | 0.904 | -999 |
| 2:45 PM 12/17 | 0.909 | -999 |
| 2:30 PM 12/17 | 0.904 | -999 |
| 2:15 PM 12/17 | 0.907 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/17 | 0.907 | -999 |
| 1:45 PM 12/17 | 0.905 | -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.
