River stage
St. Croix River (MN, WI)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the St. Croix River (MN, WI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
St. Croix River levels, gauge by gauge
The St. Croix River is measured at 5 gauges across Minnesota, Wisconsin. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stillwater | 75.41 ft | normal, steady |
| Danbury | 0.46 ft | normal, steady |
| Grantsburg | 3.44 ft | no flood stage set |
| Prescott | 25.08 ft | no flood stage set |
| St Croix Falls | 2.63 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the St. Croix River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Danbury, WI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- St. Croix River (ME) different river, same name
- Snake River (MN) 3 gauges
- Chippewa River (WI) 6 gauges
- Cannon River 5 gauges
- Zumbro River 3 gauges
- Bear Creek (MN) 1 gauge
- Minnesota River 15 gauges
- Black River (WI) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the St. Croix River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the St. Croix River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the St. Croix River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Stillwater is at 75.41 ft; Danbury is at 0.46 ft.
Where is the St. Croix River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the St. Croix River across Minnesota, Wisconsin.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.