RIVER GAUGE · MINNESOTA RIVER
Minnesota River at New Ulm
Brown County, Minnesota
Water level785.24 ft
Flow756 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 3:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action796 ft
Minor flood800 ft
Moderate flood804 ft
Major flood806 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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