'No-Wake Zone' Restriction on St. Croix River Likely through Fourth of July

It appears there may be a "No-wake zone" restriction on the St. Croix River at least through the Fourth of July.

"The St Croix River level has exceeded 683 feet and the No-Wake restriction is in effect," the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook status reads. "It looks like it will be restricted at least through the 4th of July."

The no-wake zone is in effect on the St. Croix River from Taylors Falls to Prescott.

As of 5 p.m. June 26, the St. Croix River 683.49 feet in Stillwater, according to the National Weather Service. By next week, the river is expected to rise to 684.2 feet.

At 684 feet, the river reaches the second tier at Lakefront Park. 

About the Water Levels

The average water level in Hudson is 675 feet. The following are elevations (in feet) of various areas in Hudson that are prone to flooding, according to the city's flood work plan:

• Seawall at Lakefront Park: 680
• Second tier at Lakefront Park: 684
• Lowest elevation of Front Street: 684.9
• First Street (between Buckeye Street and Commercial Street): 685.8
• Floor of Buckeye Street Garage: 686.75
• Top of Lake Mallalieu dam gates: 688.3
• Slab elevation at Lakefront Park bathhouse: 690
• Top of Dike Road: 691
• Abandoned railroad bed north of Vine Street to St. Croix Street: 692

Hudson Flood History

The highest flood elevations (in feet) in Hudson history (as measured at Stillwater, MN) are the following, according to the National Weather Service:

1. 694.1 on April 14, 1965
2. 692.3 on April 27, 2001
3. 692.2 on April 16,1969
4. 691.1 on April 16, 2001
5. 690.45 on April 12, 1997
6. 689.7 on April 14, 1952
7. 687.9 on June 28, 1993
8. 687.5 on April 6, 1986
9. 687.3 on April 30, 1975