Long Prairie River at Long Prairie, MN
Is Long Prairie River at Long Prairie, MN flooding right now?
Long Prairie River at Long Prairie, MN measured 1.55 ft on 2026-09-11 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.55 ft
Streamflow
52 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.37 ft on Sat, Jul 22, 1972.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 8.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.37 ft | 1972-07-22 |
| 8.91 ft | 2001-04-09 |
| 8.78 ft | 2003-06-26 |
| 7.9 ft | 1997-04-08 |
| 7.58 ft | 2009-03-26 |
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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.