RIVER GAUGE · RAINY RIVER
Rainy River at Crane Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Water level1117.27 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood1120 ft
Moderate flood1121 ft
Major flood1123 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1122 ft
Widespread lakeshore flooding of residence around Crane Lake
- 1120 ft
Water over Gold Coast Road. Boat houses and homes impacted.
- 1119 ft
Many docks and boat houses become inundated at this lake level.
- 1118 ft
Lowest docks start becoming inundated at this lake level.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2022 | 1123.03 ft | — |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 1118.53 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 1118.51 ft | — |
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