Major Flood
27 ft
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: ERBM5). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30.2 ft
Water goes over the railing on the MN135 bridge. Widespread major flooding would be expected at this level.
27.4 ft
Water overtops MN135 bridge. Flooding of nearby structures may be possible at this level.
26 ft
Water inundates approach to MN 135 bridge.
24.9 ft
Gauge instrumentation inundated. Data loss is possible at this level.
22.8 ft
MN135 pull off on the southwest side of bridge is inundated.
22 ft
Water overtops and inundates portions of the Mesabi Trail in the Darwin S Myers Wildlife Management Area.
21 ft
Water approahces the edge of the natural floodplain. Water may begin encroaching on Road 70 east and west of MN 135, and may encroach or begin to overtop portions of the Mesabi Trail through the Darwin S Myers Wildlife Management Area.
19 ft
River comes out of banks into natural floodplain. No impacts are observed.
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 20, 2024 | 21.72 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 21.59 ft | — |
| May 14, 2022 | 19.87 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ERBM5
River
Embarrass River
County
St. Louis, MN
Coordinates
47.6261°N, 92.2434°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Embarrass River near Embarrass, MN135?
The Embarrass River near Embarrass, MN135 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, MN135?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Embarrass River near Embarrass, MN135 is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Embarrass River near Embarrass, MN135 gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.6261°N, 92.2434°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