Major Flood
17.5 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MVOM5
River
Minnesota River
County
Yellow Medicine, MN
Coordinates
44.9333°N, 95.7336°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Minnesota River at Montevideo?
The Minnesota River at Montevideo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05311000) 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 Montevideo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Minnesota River at Montevideo is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Minnesota River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Minnesota River at Montevideo to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Minnesota River at Montevideo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.9333°N, 95.7336°W. USGS site number: 05311000. 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 (05311000)
- 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.