RIVER GAUGE · MINNESOTA RIVER
Minnesota River at Montevideo
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Water level2.06 ft
Flow172 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood17.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23.1 ft
Low bridge steel elevation on the highway 59/212 bridge.
- 18 ft
Sanitary sewers begin to be affected at this level.
- 17 ft
Storm sewers may need to be plugged to prevent water from backing up into streets.
- 14 ft
Low lying areas and some roads along the river begin flooding, along with some basements of houses along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1997 | 23.9 ft | 47,500 cfs |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 22.15 ft | 33,900 cfs |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 21.98 ft | 31,400 cfs |
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