Is the St. Louis River flooding?

Minnesota · 2 gauges · Minnesota river levels

The St. Louis River is tracked by 2 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 St. Louis River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 1 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 St. Louis River at Scanlon, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.62 ft on 21 June 2012, carrying 45,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (118 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.39 ft, 14.2 ft below that record.

Drains 3,430 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,101 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
St. Louis River at Scanlon, MN	No flooding	2.39 ft	10.5 ft	78 min ago
St. Louis River near Skibo, MN	No flood stage defined	16.97 ft	—	63 min ago

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.