Major Flood
900 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
899 ft
Minor Flood
897 ft
Action Stage
895 ft
What Floods at Each Level
903 ft
Hwy 3 floods north of 5th Street.
902 ft
Hwy 19 Bridge over Spring Creek on Carleton campus floods.
901.5 ft
Water reaches bottom of deck on 2nd Street bridge.
901 ft
Lower windows breached on buildings on west side of river (Froggy's, Law offices).
900.5 ft
Northfield Fire building threatened by flood waters; parking lot flooded, water reaches building.
900 ft
A few properties on east side of river, above the dam, flood near downtown Northfield.
899.5 ft
Water reaches top of wall on east side of town near dam, as well as west side downstream of dam below Froggy's.
899 ft
Laird Stadium at Carleton College begins to flood; west gymnasium threatened.
897.5 ft
Flood waters reach Carleton College soccer fields. Babcock Park north of downtown begins to flood.
897 ft
Water backs up into businesses along river in downtown Northfield. Riverwalk on west side of town begins 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2024 | 901.52 ft | 17,400 cfs |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 901.5 ft | 16,600 cfs |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 901.3 ft | 16,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cannon River at Northfield?
The Cannon River at Northfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05355024) 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 Cannon River at Northfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cannon River at Northfield is 897 feet. Action stage begins at 895 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 899 feet, and major flooding at 900 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cannon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cannon River at Northfield to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cannon River at Northfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dakota County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.4586°N, 93.1597°W. USGS site number: 05355024. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Obs courtesy of USGS & City/County coop
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.