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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Snake River (MN) near Pine City are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Vertical datum height surveyed by the USGS

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 11
Moderate Flood Stage: 10
Flood Stage: 9
Action Stage: 8
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 10.38 ft on 07/27/1972
(2) 9.80 ft on 05/09/1950
(3) 9.56 ft on 04/18/1965
(4) 9.23 ft on 04/27/2001
(5) 9.08 ft on 04/12/1969
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 8.34 ft on 05/17/2022
(2) 5.41 ft on 04/15/2021
(3) 7.41 ft on 04/04/2020
(4) 6.85 ft on 05/26/2019
(5) 8.22 ft on 07/17/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 2.54 ft on 10/01/1964
(2) 2.80 ft on 09/16/1996
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15.4 Bottom of bridge on County Road 9 bridge upstream from gage is affected by water.
9 This will cause flooding near Cross Lake near Pine City.
8.5 A few of the lowest dwellings adjacent to the Snake River, Cross Lake and Pokegama Lake need protection from flood waters.
8 Water encroaches on the lowest homes along the shoreline. Backwater from the Snake River will cause minor flooding of lowland areas adjacent to Cross Lake, Pokegama Lake and the Snake River.
7 High water begins impacting low lying agricultural areas near the Snake River.
6.5 Snake River is out of its banks at this level. Boat landing in Pine City inundated.

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