River stage
Cannon River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Cannon River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cannon River levels, gauge by gauge
The Cannon River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 9th St Bridge in Cannon Falls | 7.90 ft | no flood stage set |
| Faribault | 9.84 ft | no flood stage set |
| Morristown | 12.99 ft | no flood stage set |
| Northfield | 890.20 ft | normal, falling |
| Welch | 3.96 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Cannon River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Northfield, MN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Zumbro River 3 gauges
- Bear Creek (MN) 1 gauge
- St. Croix River (MN, WI) 5 gauges
- Minnesota River 15 gauges
- Root River (MN) 4 gauges
- Snake River (MN) 3 gauges
- Cedar River (IA, MN) 18 gauges
- Rock River (IA, MN) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cannon River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Cannon River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cannon River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Northfield is at 890.20 ft.
Where is the Cannon River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Cannon River in Minnesota.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.