Red River of the North at Oslo, MN
Is Red River of the North at Oslo, MN flooding right now?
Red River of the North at Oslo, MN measured 6.61 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 19.4 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.61 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 38.37 ft on Wed, Apr 1, 2009.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 23.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 29.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38.37 ft | 2009-04-01 |
| 38.09 ft | 2011-04-14 |
| 38.01 ft | 2020-04-10 |
| 38 ft | 1997-04-23 |
| 37.91 ft | 1978-04-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River at Minto, ND | 12.3 mi | Walsh County |
| Middle River at Argyle, MN | 18.0 mi | Marshall County |
| Red River of the North at Grand Forks, ND | 19.1 mi | Grand Forks County |
| Snake River above Warren, MN | 19.5 mi | Marshall County |
| Park River at Grafton, ND | 20.2 mi | Walsh 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.