Yellow Medicine River Near Granite Falls, Mn Realtime Data
YELLOW MEDICINE RIVER NEAR GRANITE FALLS, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
14
Discharge (cfs)
2.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 14 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.24 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 33 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various small streams and tributaries, including the Lac qui Parle River, and is affected by several dams along its course. Seasonal trends show higher flow levels during the spring and early summer months due to snowmelt and increased rainfall. Interestingly, the Yellow Medicine River was named by the Dakota people after the yellow roots of the wild turnips that grow along its banks. The river has also played a significant role in the history and culture of the region, serving as a vital source of water and transportation for Native American tribes and early settlers.
August 10, 2026
| Elevation | 986.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.24 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 14.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 986.71 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 32% |
| Year Over Year Average | 45 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 7,690 cfs |
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