Is the Minnesota River flooding?
The Minnesota River is tracked by 10 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 Minnesota River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 7 of 10 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 Minnesota River at Mankato, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 30.11 ft on 21 June 1993, carrying 75,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (123 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.22 ft, 25.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River at Ortonville, MN | No flooding | 1.47 ft | 10 ft | |
| Minnesota River at Montevideo, MN | No flooding | 2.79 ft | 14 ft | |
| Minnesota River at Hwy 212 In Granite Falls, MN | No flooding | 879.88 ft | 885 ft | |
| Minnesota River at Morton, MN | No flooding | 7.35 ft | 21 ft | |
| Minnesota River at New Ulm, MN | No flooding | 784.84 ft | 800 ft | |
| Minnesota River at Mankato, MN | No flooding | 4.22 ft | 22 ft | |
| Minnesota River near Jordan, MN | No flooding | 5.55 ft | 25 ft | |
| Minnesota River at St. Hwy. 101 In Shakopee, MN | No current data | — | — | — |
| Minnesota River near Lac Qui Parle, MN | No flood stage defined | 921.60 ft | — | |
| Minnesota River at Fort Snelling State Park, MN | No flood stage defined | 686.93 ft | — |