RIVER GAUGE · MINNESOTA RIVER
Minnesota River at Mankato
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Water level3.18 ft
Flow1,190 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood22 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26.6 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Highway 169 in North Mankato.
- 25 ft
Highway 169 between St Peter and Mankato impacted in several locations. Barriers placed on east shoulder US 169 just north of St Peter at Rogers Creek or locally known as Robarts Creek. Hwy 22 bridge south of st peter closed (Spring flood impacts.)
- 24.5 ft
HWY 99 east of St Peter closed (estimated level for spring floods)
- 21 ft
Dike patrolling begins in Mankato.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1993 | 30.11 ft | 75,600 cfs |
| Apr 25, 1881 | 29.9 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 29.76 ft | 98,400 cfs |
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