Minnesota River at Granite Falls
Chippewa County, Minnesota
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1997 | 899.84 ft | — |
| Apr 11, 1969 | 896.54 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 895.84 ft | — |
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