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SwedenSt. Croix River at St. Croix Falls water level
River gauge, St. Croix River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,840 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
What this means
Low water at St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls: the gauge reads 2.78 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It is on the way up, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.60 ft – 2.90 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.88 ftApril 25, 2001
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.88 ft | April 25, 2001 |
| 2 | 25.19 ft | May 8, 1950 |
| 3 | 22.67 ft | April 16, 2023 |
| 4 | 20.98 ft | April 18, 1965 |
| 5 | 20.53 ft | March 20, 1945 |
| 6 | 20.40 ft | May 4, 1954 |
| 7 | 19.80 ft | April 15, 2001 |
| 8 | 19.13 ft | April 8, 1997 |
| 9 | 17.12 ft | June 20, 2018 |
| 10 | 16.54 ft | May 31, 2012 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the St. Croix River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix River near DanburyRiver gauge, St. Croix River | 0.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 50 mi |
| St. Croix River at StillwaterRiver gauge, St. Croix River | 2,060 cfs | Low | −160.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| St. Croix River at PrescottRiver gauge, St. Croix River | 3,150 cfs | Low | −40.0 cfs | 46 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snake River near Pine CityRiver gauge, Snake River | 2.78 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds ViewRiver gauge, Rice Creek | 5.7 cfs | Low | +0.5 cfs | 35 mi |
| Sand Creek at Xeon Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Sand Creek | 3.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Rum River near St. FrancisRiver gauge, Rum River | 2.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 36 mi |
| Coon Creek at Vale Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Coon Creek | 16.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 36 mi |
| Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn ParkRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 37 mi |
| Mississippi River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 3.32 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 39 mi |
| Mississippi River at Us Highway 169 at ChamplinRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 4.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.78 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls?
The highest level on record is 25.88 ft on April 25, 2001.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05340500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.40694, -92.64694(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.78 ft | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,840 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: St. Croix River at St. Croix Falls (usgs:05340500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/st-croix-river-at-st-croix-falls
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer