Minnesota River at Ortonville, MN
Is Minnesota River at Ortonville, MN flooding right now?
Minnesota River at Ortonville, MN measured 1.47 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.47 ft
Streamflow
22 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.02 ft on Wed, Apr 12, 2023.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.02 ft | 2023-04-12 |
| 12.92 ft | 1952-04-13 |
| 12.85 ft | 1997-04-10 |
| 12.84 ft | 2010-03-20 |
| 12.09 ft | 1969-04-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Whetstone River near Big Stone City, SD | 3.3 mi | Grant County |
| Yellow Bank River near Odessa, MN | 6.7 mi | Lac qui Parle County |
| North Fork Yellow Bank River near Odessa, MN | 7.5 mi | Lac qui Parle County |
| Pomme De Terre River at Appleton, MN | 21.6 mi | Swift County |
| Big Coulee Creek near Peever, SD | 28.2 mi | Roberts 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.