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Six watersheds move to drought watch phase
Minnesota DNR says St. Croix among river basins affected by deepening dry spell.
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St. Croix River basin drops into drought
Abnormally hot and dry weather is creating unusually low water levels.
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Flood photos: The slow descent from a top seven flood
After the crest, the St. Croix is gradually returning to its more typical levels.
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Lower St. Croix communities prepare for possible major flood
Stillwater builds a dike as water begins to climb toward potentially historic levels.
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First flood forecasts foresee good chance of high water this spring
National Weather Service says wet winter could mean major flooding when snow starts to melt.
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River remains high and cold, no-wake rules in effect for start of summer
Water levels are dropping but still elevated on lower St. Croix.
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Low chance of high water this flood season
Forecasts call for slight rise in river levels, while there is hope drought will lift by mid-summer.
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Drought and snow data provide possible preview of water season to come
Current measurements offer clues about spring flooding and water levels.
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St. Croix River reaches record-low water
Months of dry conditions have sent the river plunging to levels not seen in decades.
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River rising after rain and melting snow
The St. Croix is swelling with snowmelt and rain, but no severe impacts are expected at this time.
