RIVER GAUGE · PRAIRIE RIVER (MN)
Prairie River (MN) near Taconite
Itasca County, Minnesota
Water level2.10 ft
Flow49 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Water level nears cabin on Lower Lawrence lake. Several area county roads become inundated.
- 10 ft
County Road 352 near Lawrence lake boat ramp becomes inundated. Flood waters cross County Road 319 near Crooked Lake.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 1969 | 11.81 ft | 3,260 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2002 | 11.78 ft | 3,220 cfs |
| Apr 23, 1979 | 11.64 ft | 3,240 cfs |
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