Is the Rainy River flooding?

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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.

data refreshed 14 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 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.

Drains 19,400 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,064 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Rainy River at Boat Landing below International Falls, MNNo flood stage defined13.90 ft
Rainy River at Manitou Rapids, MNNo flood stage defined2.17 ft
Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point, MNNo flood stage defined4.63 ft
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.