Cannon River at Northfield MN
Is Cannon River at Northfield MN flooding right now?
Cannon River at Northfield MN measured 890.06 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.9 ft below its 897 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
890.06 ft
Streamflow
236 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 897 ft, with major flooding at 900 ft. The highest crest on record was 901.52 ft on Sun, Jun 23, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 895 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 897 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 899 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 900 ft | 9.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 901.52 ft | 2024-06-23 |
| 901.5 ft | 2010-09-24 |
| 901.3 ft | 2016-09-24 |
| 899.7 ft | 2014-06-20 |
| 899.45 ft | 2013-07-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chub Creek at Co. Hwy. 47 above Randolph, MN | 6.5 mi | Dakota County |
| Prairie Creek near Cannon Falls, MN | 7.7 mi | Goodhue County |
| Cannon River at Co. Hwy. 29 below Faribault, MN | 8.3 mi | Rice County |
| Cannon River at 9Th St. Bridge In Cannon Falls, MN | 12.8 mi | Goodhue County |
| Straight River near Faribault, MN | 14.3 mi | Rice County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.