Lakefront Beach Closed; Swimming Prohibited Until Further Notice

Due to high water conditions and extreme beach erosion, the Lakefront Park Beach has been closed until further notice.

According to the city of Hudson's website, no lifeguard will be on duty and swimming is prohibited.

As of 8 a.m. June 25, the St. Croix River 682.29 feet in Stillwater, according to the National Weather Service. By July 1, the river is expected to rise to 684 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

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The statistics and forecasts from this article come from the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service (NOAA-NWS).

Editor’s Note: Check this post for Hudson flood updates during the 2013 spring flood season as waters rise on the St. Croix River.