Is the Wild Rice River flooding?
The Wild Rice 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 Wild Rice River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Wild Rice River at Twin Valley, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.00 ft on 22 July 1909, carrying 9,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1909 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.77 ft, 18.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Rice River at Twin Valley, MN | No flooding | 1.77 ft | 10 ft | |
| Wild Rice River at Hendrum, MN | No flooding | 2.96 ft | 20 ft |