Major Flood
806 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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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
804 ft
Minor Flood
800 ft
Action Stage
796 ft
What Floods at Each Level
810.25 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Highway 37.
806.5 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Nicollet County CSAH 21 between MN Hwy 15 and 4.
805 ft
Flood gate on South Front Street is closed.
804 ft
Flood waters begin to impact Brown County CSAH 13 near Buessmann Bridge.
803 ft
Flood gate at C Street is closed.
801 ft
Flood gate at 18th South Street is closed.
796 ft
Water impacts park land and boat launch access road is closed.
795 ft
Water begins to impact the access roads in the floodplain.
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 8, 1997 | 811.03 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 1969 | 809.44 ft | 58,000 cfs |
| Apr 15, 2001 | 808.3 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Minnesota River at New Ulm?
The Minnesota River at New Ulm gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05316770) 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 New Ulm?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Minnesota River at New Ulm is 800 feet. Action stage begins at 796 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 804 feet, and major flooding at 806 feet.
How do I get alerts when Minnesota River rises?
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Where is the Minnesota River at New Ulm gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brown County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.2969°N, 94.4336°W. USGS site number: 05316770. 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 US Geological Survey (05316770)
- 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.