Is the Red Lake River flooding?

Minnesota · 4 gauges · Minnesota river levels

The Red Lake River is tracked by 4 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 Red Lake River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 8 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 Red Lake River at Crookston, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.33 ft on 12 April 1969, carrying 28,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1897 (125 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.45 ft, 21.9 ft below that record.

Drains 5,270 sq mi · gauge elevation 834 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Red Lake River at High Landing near Goodridge, MNNo flooding1.94 ft12 ft
Red Lake River at Crookston, MNNo flooding5.45 ft15 ft
Red Lake River near Red Lake, MNNo flood stage defined68.81 ft
Red Lake River at Fisher, MNNo flood stage defined11.96 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.