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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental) Not Available

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Forecasts for the Fox River (North) at Princeton are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Downstream Gauge

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	12
Moderate Flood Stage:	11
Flood Stage:	9.5
Action Stage:	7.5
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 11.31 ft on 09/11/2018 (P)
(2) 11.12 ft on 03/24/2019 (P)
(3) 10.46 ft on 10/16/2018 (P)
(4) 9.68 ft on 05/15/2018
(5) 9.44 ft on 05/11/2012
(6) 9.42 ft on 04/22/2013
(7) 8.78 ft on 05/06/2017
(8) 8.68 ft on 03/31/2011
(9) 7.35 ft on 03/22/2010
(10) 7.29 ft on 06/08/2014
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 11.12 ft on 03/24/2019 (P)
(2) 10.46 ft on 10/16/2018 (P)
(3) 11.31 ft on 09/11/2018 (P)
(4) 9.68 ft on 05/15/2018
(5) 8.78 ft on 05/06/2017
(6) 6.64 ft on 06/15/2015
(7) 7.29 ft on 06/08/2014
(8) 9.42 ft on 04/22/2013
(9) 9.44 ft on 05/11/2012
(10) 8.68 ft on 03/31/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 2.67 ft on 07/16/2012
(2) 2.90 ft on 09/08/2013
(3) 2.93 ft on 08/26/2015

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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12	There is general major flooding in the Princeton area. Jefferson and North Mechanic Streets are affected by floodwaters. Water into yards on homes along S Farmer, and W Water St. Large areas of lowland in the Princeton area are covered with floodwaters.
11	There is general moderate flooding in the Princeton area. Floodwaters affect Jefferson Street and the north end of Mechanic Street in Princeton. Water into yards on homes along S Farmer, and W Water St. Large areas of lowland in the Princeton area are flooded.
10	Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes along South Farmer, Jefferson, North Mechanic and West Water Streets in Princeton. There is widespread flooding of lowland and wooded land.
9.5	Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes along South Farmer, Jefferson, North Mechanic and West Water Streets in Princeton. There is general minor flooding in the Princeton area.
9	Flooding effects are confined mainly to lowland and wooded land. Floodwaters are just into the backyards of some homes along South Farmer Street in Princeton.
8.5	There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
8	There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
7.5	There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Princeton

Additional Information

Became a flood forecast point in January 2018.

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The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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