Fox River (North) at Princeton
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 9.50 ft
- Record crest
- 11.49 ft2003
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.50 ft |
| Action | 7.50 ft |
- 12.00 ftThere 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.
- 11.00 ftThere 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.
- 10.00 ftFloodwaters 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.
- 9.50 ftFloodwaters 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.
- 9.00 ftFlooding effects are confined mainly to lowland and wooded land. Floodwaters are just into the backyards of some homes along South Farmer Street in Princeton.
- 8.50 ftThere is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
- 8.00 ftThere is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
- 7.50 ftThere is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
23 crests on NOAA’s list since 2002.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 19, 2003 | 11.49 ft |
| 2 | June 20, 2004 | 11.49 ft |
| 3 | September 11, 2018 | 11.31 ft |
| 4 | March 24, 2019 | 11.12 ft |
| 5 | October 16, 2018 | 10.46 ft |
| 6 | May 15, 2018 | 9.68 ft |
| 7 | April 21, 2026 | 9.59 ft |
| 8 | May 11, 2012 | 9.44 ft |
| 9 | April 19, 2013 | 9.42 ft |
| 10 | April 1, 2020 | 9.25 ft |
| 11 | October 31, 2020 | 8.81 ft |
| 12 | May 6, 2017 | 8.78 ft |
| 13 | May 4, 2017 | 8.71 ft |
| 14 | April 2, 2016 | 8.70 ft |
| 15 | March 31, 2011 | 8.68 ft |
| 16 | May 3, 2014 | 8.62 ft |
| 17 | March 21, 2010 | 7.38 ft |
| 18 | May 4, 2002 | 7.32 ft |
| 19 | June 8, 2014 | 7.29 ft |
| 20 | April 4, 2005 | 7.02 ft |
| 21 | April 21, 2015 | 6.79 ft |
| 22 | June 15, 2015 | 6.64 ft |
| 23 | July 20, 2010 | 6.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 21, 2026: 9.59 ft
- October 31, 2020: 8.81 ft
- April 1, 2020: 9.25 ft
- March 24, 2019: 11.12 ft
- October 16, 2018: 10.46 ft
- September 11, 2018: 11.31 ft
- May 15, 2018: 9.68 ft
- May 6, 2017: 8.78 ft
- May 4, 2017: 8.71 ft
- April 2, 2016: 8.70 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.