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USGS 05292000
Streamflow trends over the past year at Minnesota River At Ortonville in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 107,030 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 272.15 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 235.9cfs.
Key Ratios & Stats
| Last Updated | 2026-07-15 |
| Gauge Height | 3.24 ft |
| Observed Discharge | 361cfs |
| Since Yesterday | 0% |
| 24hr Forecast | 111 cfs |
| Percent of Normal | 272% |
| Seasonal Volatility | 285% |
| Peak Discharge | 4,850 cfs |
| Average Discharge | 133 cfs |
| Minimum Discharge | 4 cfs |
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Area Hydrology
This tributary falls within the Upper Minnesota watershed, a child of the greater Upper Mississippi region.


