RIVER GAUGE · BASSWOOD RIVER
Basswood River near Winton
Lake County, Minnesota
Water level2.36 ft
Flow242 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood7.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7.5 ft
SWIFT WATER ACROSS THE BWCA. ACCESS ROADS TO BWCA LIKELY FLOODED AND CAMP SITES INUNDATED.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1950 | 9.94 ft | 15,600 cfs |
| May 20, 2022 | 8.16 ft | 10,500 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1968 | 7.73 ft | 9,040 cfs |
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