Minnesota River At Montevideo, Mn Realtime Data
MINNESOTA RIVER AT MONTEVIDEO, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
264
Discharge (cfs)
2.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 264 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.56 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 286 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a major constituent in the Minnesota River Basin and is fed by various tributaries. The Pomme de Terre River is a significant tributary that joins the Minnesota River near Montevideo. The river experiences seasonal trends with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation. There are several dams along the river including the Lac qui Parle Dam which regulates water levels and provides hydroelectric power. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Minnesota River include the presence of sandbars that create unique habitats for plants and animals, and the river's role in shaping the landscape of the region through erosion and sediment transport.
August 26, 2026
| Elevation | 928.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.56 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 912.16 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 264.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 16% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,720 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 31,300 cfs |
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