Is the Otter Tail River flooding?
The Otter Tail River is tracked by 3 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 Otter Tail River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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 Otter Tail River near Elizabeth, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.70 ft on 29 June 2014, carrying 1,130 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (48 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.26 ft, 4.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail River near Elizabeth, MN | No flood stage defined | 5.26 ft | — | |
| Otter Tail River below Orwell D near Fergus Falls, MN | No flood stage defined | 2.37 ft | — | |
| Otter Tail River at 11Th St In Breckenridge, MN | No flood stage defined | 8.78 ft | — |