River stage
New Ulm, Minnesota River
- River level
- 785.59 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.52 ft
- Recent high
- 790.88 ft
- Recent low
- 784.81 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NULM5
- 30-day change
- +0.63 ft
- Average
- 786.93 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 811.03 ft
In brief
The Minnesota River at New Ulm, MN read 785.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.41 ft below action stage. That is 0.63 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NULM5
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 811.03 ft | 1997-04-09 |
| 2 | 809.44 ft | 1969-04-15 |
| 3 | 808.30 ft | 2001-04-16 |
| 4 | 807.70 ft | 2001-04-26 |
| 5 | 807.55 ft | 2019-04-02 |
| 6 | 806.02 ft | 2011-04-05 |
| 7 | 805.37 ft | 2023-04-22 |
| 8 | 804.86 ft | 2010-03-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 795.00 ft
Water begins to impact the access roads in the floodplain.
- 796.00 ft
Water impacts park land and boat launch access road is closed.
- 801.00 ft
Flood gate at 18th South Street is closed.
- 803.00 ft
Flood gate at C Street is closed.
- 804.00 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Brown County CSAH 13 near Buessmann Bridge.
- 805.00 ft
Flood gate on South Front Street is closed.
- 806.50 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Nicollet County CSAH 21 between MN Hwy 15 and 4.
- 810.25 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Highway 37.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Minnesota River flooding at New Ulm?
No. The Minnesota River at New Ulm is at 785.59 ft, 10.41 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Ulm?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 796 ft, minor flooding 800 ft, moderate flooding 804 ft and major flooding 806 ft.
What is the highest the Minnesota River has been at New Ulm?
The highest crest on record is 811.03 ft, on 1997-04-09.
Is the Minnesota River high or low right now at New Ulm?
At 785.59 ft it is higher than 27% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NULM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05316770). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.