RIVER GAUGE · MINNESOTA RIVER
Minnesota River at Henderson
Sibley County, Minnesota
Water level713.37 ft
Flow1,230 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action727 ft
Minor flood732 ft
Moderate flood736 ft
Major flood739.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 737 ft
Highway 99 east of St Peter is closed (estimated levels for spring flooding)
- 736.8 ft
Highway 22 east of St Peter closed (estimated levels for spring flooding)
- 733.7 ft
The floodwall gates will be closed when Henderson reaches 733.7 and the river is still rising at Mankato.
- 732.5 ft
Water begins encroaching on highway 19 east of Henderson.
- 732 ft
Water begins impacting residences and agricultural buildings north and south of Henderson.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | 741.77 ft | 119,000 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2010 | 740.08 ft | 72,000 cfs |
| Apr 10, 1965 | 739.65 ft | — |
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