Embarrass River at Embarrass, Waisanen Rd
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in St. Louis County, Minnesota on the Embarrass River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04017000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
30 ft
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
23.5 ft
Action Stage
22.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Water overtops the Waisanen Road bridge railing. Water may begin surrounding nearby homes.
28 ft
Water inundates gauge. Data loss is possible at this level.
27.5 ft
Water overtops Waisanen Road bridge.
27 ft
Water level encroaches on north approach to bridge on Waisanen Rd. Water indunates driveway of house just to the northeast of bridge.
26.5 ft
Water level reaches the bottom of the bridge on Waisanen Road.
26.1 ft
Water begins encroaching on south approach to bridge on Waisanen Road near the end of the guardrail.
23.5 ft
Yards associated with houses along the north side of the river near Waisanen Rd are inundated. Water reaches the bottom of the Waisanen Road wing wall.
18.8 ft
River comes out of banks and reaches the edge of the natural floodplain. Some yards along the north side of the river may see very minor flooding along their periphery.
16.2 ft
Water starts to hit the downstream railroad bridge abutements. This may lead to backwater effects on the gauge readings.
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 19, 2024 | 23.36 ft | — |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 23.36 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 22.97 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 22.97 ft | — |
| May 13, 2022 | 21.53 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ERAM5
River
Embarrass River
County
St. Louis, MN
Coordinates
47.6567°N, 92.1982°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Embarrass River at Embarrass, Waisanen Rd?
The Embarrass River at Embarrass, Waisanen Rd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04017000) 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 Embarrass River at Embarrass, Waisanen Rd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Embarrass River at Embarrass, Waisanen Rd is 23.5 feet. Action stage begins at 22.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Embarrass River at Embarrass, Waisanen Rd gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.6567°N, 92.1982°W. USGS site number: 04017000. 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 Minnesota DNR