Major Flood
36 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
34 ft
Minor Flood
33 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Water goes over the Church Road (County Road 102) bridge and indundates portions of Scenic Highway 61 downstream of the intersection with County Road 102. Extensive flooding of residential yards with water encroaching on riverside homes in the town of Knife River.
33.5 ft
Water may begin to inundate low lying areas of residential properties on Alger Smith Road (County Road 103).
33 ft
Bottom of the stairs to the rest station trail become inundated and portions of the Knife River hiking trail on the south side of the river are under water.
30 ft
Lowest spots of the Knife River hiking trail on the south side of the river begin to be inundanted.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2023 | 34.89 ft | 8,120 cfs |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 32.63 ft | 4,110 cfs |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 31.76 ft | 3,610 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Knife River (MN) near Two Harbors?
The Knife River (MN) near Two Harbors gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04015330) 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 Knife River (MN) near Two Harbors?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Knife River (MN) near Two Harbors is 33 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
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Where is the Knife River (MN) near Two Harbors gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Minnesota at coordinates 46.9469°N, 91.7956°W. USGS site number: 04015330. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
- 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.
- 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.