Is the Cannon River flooding?
The Cannon River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Minnesota. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cannon River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Minnesota river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cannon River at Welch, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.05 ft on 27 June 1998, carrying 23,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (94 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.58 ft, 11.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon River at Northfield MN | No flooding | 890.06 ft | 897 ft | |
| Cannon River at Co. Hwy. 29 below Faribault, MN | No flood stage defined | 9.48 ft | — | |
| Cannon River at 9Th St. Bridge In Cannon Falls, MN | No flood stage defined | 7.59 ft | — | |
| Cannon River at Welch, MN | No flood stage defined | 3.58 ft | — |