12 Mile Creek above Wheaton
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Traverse County, Minnesota on the 12 Mile Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TMCM5). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
21 ft
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Highway 14 begins to flood.
21 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 14, and the higher banks are overtopped resulting in major agricultural flooding.
19 ft
670th Street begins to flood.
18 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 670th Street.
16 ft
Lower lying agricultural lands begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2019 | 20 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 20 ft | — |
| Oct 4, 2017 | 16.41 ft | — |
| Oct 4, 2017 | 16.41 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 12.81 ft | 1,130 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
TMCM5
River
12 Mile Creek
County
Traverse, MN
Coordinates
45.8597°N, 96.3583°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of 12 Mile Creek above Wheaton?
The 12 Mile Creek above Wheaton gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for 12 Mile Creek above Wheaton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for 12 Mile Creek above Wheaton is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when 12 Mile Creek rises?
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Where is the 12 Mile Creek above Wheaton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Traverse County, Minnesota at coordinates 45.8597°N, 96.3583°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of Minnesota DNR
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.