Is the Des Moines River flooding?

Minnesota · 2 gauges · Minnesota river levels

The Des Moines River is tracked by 2 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 Des Moines River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Des Moines River at Jackson, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.45 ft on 11 April 1969, carrying 15,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1909 (100 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.99 ft, 12.5 ft below that record.

Drains 1,250 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,292 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record