River stage
Minnesota River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 15 of 15
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 15 of 15 gauges on the Minnesota River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Minnesota River levels, gauge by gauge
The Minnesota River is measured at 15 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge FSNM5 | 687.04 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge SKPM5 | 16.92 ft | no flood stage set |
| Granite Falls | 880.20 ft | normal, steady |
| Henderson | 715.02 ft | normal, steady |
| Jordan | 6.35 ft | normal, falling |
| Judson | 6.29 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lac Qui Parle Dam Tail (S of hwy 13) | 921.87 ft | no flood stage set |
| Mankato | 4.36 ft | normal, falling |
| Marsh Lake Dam (Tailwater) | 933.40 ft | no flood stage set |
| Montevideo | 3.65 ft | normal, falling |
| Morton | 8.46 ft | normal, falling |
| New Ulm | 785.59 ft | normal, falling |
| Odessa Hwy 75 Dam (Tailwater) | 941.53 ft | no flood stage set |
| Savage | 687.43 ft | normal, steady |
| St Peter | 737.24 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Minnesota River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Granite Falls, MN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cannon River 5 gauges
- Snake River (MN) 3 gauges
- St. Croix River (MN, WI) 5 gauges
- Rock River (IA, MN) 4 gauges
- Bear Creek (MN) 1 gauge
- Zumbro River 3 gauges
- Root River (MN) 4 gauges
- Cedar River (IA, MN) 18 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Minnesota River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 15 reporting gauges on the Minnesota River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Minnesota River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Granite Falls is at 880.20 ft; Henderson is at 715.02 ft; Jordan is at 6.35 ft; Mankato is at 4.36 ft.
Where is the Minnesota River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 15 gauges on the Minnesota 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.