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RIVER GAUGE · KNIFE RIVER (MN)

Knife River (MN) near Two Harbors

Lake County, Minnesota

Water level26.02 ft
Flow22 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action30 ft
Minor flood33 ft
Moderate flood34 ft
Major flood36 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Sep 23, 202334.89 ft8,120 cfs
Jun 17, 201832.63 ft4,110 cfs
Jun 18, 202431.76 ft3,610 cfs

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