Major Flood
13 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TACM5
River
Prairie River (MN)
County
Itasca, MN
Coordinates
47.3889°N, 93.3806°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Prairie River (MN) near Taconite?
The Prairie River (MN) near Taconite gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05212700) 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 Prairie River (MN) near Taconite?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Prairie River (MN) near Taconite is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Prairie River (MN) rises?
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Where is the Prairie River (MN) near Taconite gauge located?
The gauge is located in Itasca County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.3889°N, 93.3806°W. USGS site number: 05212700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
- 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.
- 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.