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St. Croix River to Remain Above 683' Through July 26

The no-wake zone from Taylors Falls to the Mississippi River in Prescott will continue to be enforced.

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The St. Croix River in Stillwater is at 684.5' and is now predicted to remain above the 683' threshold through Tuesday, July 26.

Water levels above 683' mean the no-wake zone from Taylors Falls to the Mississippi River in Prescott, WI will continue to be enforced, according to a news release.

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"Slow-no wake," signs mean the operation of a watercraft at the slowest possible speed necessary to maintain steerage, and in no case greater than five miles per hour.

The no-wake zones protects boaters from flood related hazards such as floating debris and river currents.

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The no-wake zone also helps minimize damage to shorelines, levees, and islands which are more vulnerable to damage from wakes during high water events.

Video recorded in the days after heavy rain in the region showed the St. Croix at Taylors Falls with extremely high and fast moving water:

Another video showed the dangerously high levels at upper Namekagon River near Cable, WI:

Boaters should check the DNR website for more information.

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