Minnesota River at New Ulm, MN
Is Minnesota River at New Ulm, MN flooding right now?
Minnesota River at New Ulm, MN measured 784.84 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 15.2 ft below its 800 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
784.84 ft
Streamflow
325 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 800 ft, with major flooding at 806 ft. The highest crest on record was 811.03 ft on Wed, Apr 9, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 796 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 800 ft | 15.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 804 ft | 19.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 806 ft | 21.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 811.03 ft | 1997-04-09 |
| 809.44 ft | 1969-04-15 |
| 808.3 ft | 2001-04-16 |
| 807.7 ft | 2001-04-26 |
| 807.55 ft | 2019-04-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood River near New Ulm, MN | 0.6 mi | Brown County |
| Little Cottonwood River near Courtland, MN | 5.8 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Watonwan River near Garden City, MN | 20.9 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Blue Earth River near Rapidan, MN | 21.2 mi | Blue Earth County |
| Le Sueur River near Rapidan, MN | 22.6 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.