Is the Rainy River flooding?
The Rainy 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 Rainy 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 Rainy River at Manitou Rapids, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.01 ft on 17 June 2014, carrying 76,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.17 ft, 19.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainy River at Boat Landing below International Falls, MN | No flood stage defined | 13.90 ft | — | |
| Rainy River at Manitou Rapids, MN | No flood stage defined | 2.17 ft | — | |
| Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point, MN | No flood stage defined | 4.63 ft | — |