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RIVER GAUGE · MINNESOTA RIVER

Minnesota River at Ortonville

Big Stone County, Minnesota

Water level1.36 ft
Flow14 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft2,447 cfs
Minor flood10 ft3,015 cfs

The past week

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Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Apr 11, 202313.02 ft5,870 cfs
Apr 12, 195212.92 ft3,060 cfs
Apr 9, 199712.85 ft5,070 cfs

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