Major Flood
892 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
889 ft
Minor Flood
885 ft
Action Stage
883 ft
What Floods at Each Level
899.5 ft
Flood waters begin to impact the low steel on the Highway 212 bridge.
897.2 ft
Water reaches the low steel of the Walking Bridge (west end).
890.3 ft
Flood waters begin to affect Highway 67 southeast of Granite Falls.
890 ft
Flood waters from the diversion begin to affect 11th Ave west of Granite Falls...which cuts off access to the events center.
889.5 ft
Flood waters begin to top the controlling bank at Highway 212.
889.3 ft
Water begins to cover Minnesota Ave. in Rice Park.
889.1 ft
Flood waters begin to flow over Dikes Road and into the natural diversion that starts upstream of Granite Falls...water flows west and south of the city, reentering the river just below highway 212.
885 ft
Flood waters begin to reach the alley way along the river at the foot bridge.
883.5 ft
Water begins to reach the deck of the fishing pier just downstream from the Walking Bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1997 | 899.84 ft | — |
| Apr 11, 1969 | 896.54 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 895.84 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GTEM5
River
Minnesota River
County
Chippewa, MN
Coordinates
44.8056°N, 95.5442°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Minnesota River at Granite Falls?
The Minnesota River at Granite Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05311150) 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 Minnesota River at Granite Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Minnesota River at Granite Falls is 885 feet. Action stage begins at 883 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 889 feet, and major flooding at 892 feet.
How do I get alerts when Minnesota River rises?
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Where is the Minnesota River at Granite Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chippewa County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.8056°N, 95.5442°W. USGS site number: 05311150. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Obs courtesy of USGS (05311150)
- 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.