Sauk River near St. Cloud, MN
Is Sauk River near St. Cloud, MN flooding right now?
Sauk River near St. Cloud, MN measured 1.09 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.09 ft
Streamflow
56 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.68 ft on Tue, Apr 13, 1965.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.68 ft | 1965-04-13 |
| 8.72 ft | 1997-04-06 |
| 8.19 ft | 2009-03-27 |
| 8.17 ft | 2023-04-16 |
| 8.08 ft | 2001-04-14 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at St. Cloud, MN | 4.3 mi | Sherburne County |
| Mississippi River near Royalton, MN | 19.3 mi | Morrison County |
| North Fork Crow River above Paynesville, MN | 29.4 mi | Kandiyohi County |
| Elk River near Big Lake, MN | 31.5 mi | Sherburne County |
| Crow River at Rockford, MN | 40.6 mi | Hennepin 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.