Minnesota River at Mankato, MN
Is Minnesota River at Mankato, MN flooding right now?
Minnesota River at Mankato, MN measured 4.22 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.8 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.22 ft
Streamflow
2,170 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.11 ft on Mon, Jun 21, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 17.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 20.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 25.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.11 ft | 1993-06-21 |
| 29.9 ft | 1881-04-26 |
| 29.76 ft | 2024-06-26 |
| 29.09 ft | 1965-04-10 |
| 28.25 ft | 2010-09-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur River near Rapidan, MN | 4.3 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Blue Earth River near Rapidan, MN | 7.4 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Watonwan River near Garden City, MN | 12.8 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Little Cobb River near Beauford, MN | 12.8 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Little Cottonwood River near Courtland, MN | 17.5 mi | Blue Earth 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.