Minnesota River at Morton, MN
Is Minnesota River at Morton, MN flooding right now?
Minnesota River at Morton, MN measured 7.35 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.7 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.35 ft
Streamflow
288 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.25 ft on Sun, Apr 15, 2001.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 18.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.25 ft | 2001-04-15 |
| 28.85 ft | 2019-03-31 |
| 27.53 ft | 2014-06-21 |
| 27.42 ft | 2011-04-04 |
| 27.29 ft | 2010-03-25 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood River near Redwood Falls, MN | 8.8 mi | Redwood County |
| West Fork Beaver Creek at 320 St. near Bechyn, MN | 10.2 mi | Renville County |
| Chetomba Creek near Renville, MN | 23.6 mi | Renville County |
| Yellow Medicine River near Granite Falls, MN | 29.4 mi | Yellow Medicine County |
| Minnesota River at Hwy 212 In Granite Falls, MN | 32.4 mi | Yellow Medicine 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.