Embarrass River near Embarrass, Kaunonen Lake Rd
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in St. Louis County, Minnesota on the Embarrass River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ERKM5). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
16.2 ft
Moderate Flood
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
13.4 ft
Action Stage
12.9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
Water overtops Kaunonen Lake Rd bridge and reaches gauge intrumentation. Data loss is possible at this level.
17.6 ft
Extensive indunation of Kaunonen Lake Road on either side of the bridge. Water level reaches edge of guardrail on north approach and is almost to the bridge surface on the south side.
16.2 ft
Water inundates north Kaunonen Lake Road bridge approach and there is extensive flooding of the south approach up to the end of the bridge guardrail. Buildings at the end of Teinila Rd may be inundated.
14.6 ft
Water reaches the top of proximal culverts and reaches the bottom of the Kaunonen Lake Rd bridge. Portions of Salo Lake Road flooded in 2024 at this level. Water may encroach outbuildings at the end of Teinila Road.
13.4 ft
Water begins to inundate southern Kaunonen Lake Road bridge approach and come out of its natural floodplain.
11 ft
River comes out of banks and into widespread adjacent wetland. No impacts are observed. Bankfull is very common here due to exisiting wetland complex and downstream beaver dams. Southern floodplain starts to flood sooner than the north and may occur closer to 10 feet in some places.
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 18, 2024 | 14.72 ft | — |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 14.72 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 14.01 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 14.01 ft | — |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12.89 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ERKM5
River
Embarrass River
County
St. Louis, MN
Coordinates
47.6818°N, 92.0973°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Embarrass River near Embarrass, Kaunonen Lake Rd?
The Embarrass River near Embarrass, Kaunonen Lake Rd 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 Embarrass River near Embarrass, Kaunonen Lake Rd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Embarrass River near Embarrass, Kaunonen Lake Rd is 13.4 feet. Action stage begins at 12.9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 16.2 feet.
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Where is the Embarrass River near Embarrass, Kaunonen Lake Rd gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.6818°N, 92.0973°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 Minnesota DNR