+3090.0 cfs (+4.43%) since yesterday
120.38% of Normal
•
8 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Minnesota River
was last observed at
72,793
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
144,383
acre-ft of water today; about 120%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
60,467 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-06-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at
261,350 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Minnesota River At Mankato
reporting a streamflow rate of 24,700 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Minnesota River At New Ulm
with a gauge stage of 796.02 ft.
This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Minnesota River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 972 ft, the
Minnesota River At Ortonville.
Last Updated
2024-05-05
Streamflow
72,793.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
120.38%
Maximum
261,350.0 cfs
2014-06-24
About the minnesota river
The Minnesota River is 335 miles long and flows from its source near Big Stone Lake in western Minnesota to its confluence with the Mississippi River near Fort Snelling, Minnesota. The river played a significant role in the state's history and was once a major transportation route for Native American tribes, fur traders, and early settlers. The river's hydrology has been greatly impacted by the construction of dams and reservoirs, including the Lac qui Parle Dam, Upper and Lower Sioux Agency State Parks, and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The river is also used for irrigation and provides water for agricultural practices in the surrounding region. Recreational activities along the river include fishing, boating, and hiking in the numerous state parks and wildlife refuges.
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