Minnesota River at Hwy 212 In Granite Falls, MN
Is Minnesota River at Hwy 212 In Granite Falls, MN flooding right now?
Minnesota River at Hwy 212 In Granite Falls, MN measured 879.89 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.1 ft below its 885 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
879.89 ft
Streamflow
316 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 885 ft, with major flooding at 892 ft. The highest crest on record was 899.84 ft on Mon, Apr 7, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 883 ft | 3.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 885 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 889 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 892 ft | 12.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 899.84 ft | 1997-04-07 |
| 896.54 ft | 1969-04-12 |
| 895.84 ft | 2001-04-15 |
| 894.64 ft | 1952-04-10 |
| 894.24 ft | 1919-06-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Medicine River near Granite Falls, MN | 6.2 mi | Yellow Medicine County |
| Minnesota River at Montevideo, MN | 12.8 mi | Yellow Medicine County |
| Chetomba Creek near Renville, MN | 15.1 mi | Renville County |
| Chippewa River (Tw) near Watson, MN | 19.2 mi | Chippewa County |
| Chippewa River. (Hw) above County Rd 13 near Watson, MN | 19.2 mi | Chippewa 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.