Minnesota River At Mankato, Mn Realtime Data
MINNESOTA RIVER AT MANKATO, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,830
Discharge (cfs)
5.0
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,830 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.04 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 4,414 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries including the Blue Earth River, Cottonwood River, and Yellow Medicine River. There are several dams along the river, including the Minnesota-New Ulm Dam and the Upper Sioux Agency Dam. During the spring and summer months, the river experiences higher flows due to snowmelt and rainfall. In the fall and winter months, flows typically decrease. The Minnesota River has a unique history, being designated as a "National Wild and Scenic River" in 1976. It also has a high level of sediment, which poses challenges for the ecosystem and water quality.
August 16, 2026
| Elevation | 759.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.04 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2830.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 753.04 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 112% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,510 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 68,600 cfs |
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