Major Flood
10 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.9 ft
Water reaches low bridge steel on Riverside Drive bridge just below gage.
9.3 ft
Water begins to flow over Riverside Drive west of the bridge.
9.2 ft
Water begins to flow over Highway 71 about 2000 feet north of Highway 27.
8 ft
Commercial businesses are impacted on Riverside Drive and 1st Avenue SW. Sandbags deployed to protect commercial structures.
7 ft
1st Avenue SW becomes innundated. Lumber yard and produce store parking lots flood due to water backing up Venewitz Creek. Lions Westside park impacted.
6 ft
Low area north side of the river across from Lions Westside Park partially inundated.
5 ft
Canoe Landing at Riverside Park starts to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1972 | 9.37 ft | 3,270 cfs |
| Apr 8, 2001 | 8.91 ft | 2,900 cfs |
| Jun 25, 2003 | 8.78 ft | 2,570 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LGPM5
River
Long Prairie River
County
Todd, MN
Coordinates
45.9750°N, 94.8659°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Long Prairie River at Long Prairie?
The Long Prairie River at Long Prairie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05245100) 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 Long Prairie River at Long Prairie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Long Prairie River at Long Prairie is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Long Prairie River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Long Prairie River at Long Prairie to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Long Prairie River at Long Prairie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Todd County, Minnesota at coordinates 45.9750°N, 94.8659°W. USGS site number: 05245100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Crow Wing River near Pillager
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Obs courtesy of USGS (05245100)
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.