Major Flood
23 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Level of areas of certified levee system.
26 ft
Evacuation Committee meets to consider need for evacuations.
25 ft
Lowest level of uncertified levee system.
23 ft
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. Ward Command Posts activated if advised by EOC Committee. Levee patrols begin.
20 ft
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. EOC activated if advised by EOC Committee.
19 ft
Central Park begins flooding.
18 ft
EOC Committee meets to determine when to open EOC. Decision based on river level predictions and forecasted weather.
16 ft
Public Works begins 24 hour monitoring of pumps, gates, and valves.
15 ft
MINOR FLOOD STAGE.
12 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
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, 1997 | 28.4 ft | — |
| Apr 11, 1969 | 27.33 ft | 28,400 cfs |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 27.15 ft | 31,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red Lake River at Crookston?
The Red Lake River at Crookston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05079000) 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 Red Lake River at Crookston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red Lake River at Crookston is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red Lake River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Red Lake River at Crookston to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Red Lake River at Crookston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Polk County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.7756°N, 96.6092°W. USGS site number: 05079000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.