RIVER GAUGE · RED RIVER OF THE NORTH
Red River of the North at Oslo
Marshall County, Minnesota
Water level4.79 ft
Flow660 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action23 ft15,600 cfs
Minor flood26 ft
Moderate flood30 ft
Major flood36 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 42.2 ft
Top of the permanent levee upstream of Highway 1.
- 41.2 ft
Top of the permanent levee downstream of Highway 1.
- 41 ft
City of Oslo Evacuation Action Plan initiated.
- 37.5 ft
State Highway 1 overtops (MN DOT).
- 37 ft
Water affects the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks west of Oslo.
- 36.5 ft
ND State Highway 54 has water over the road.
- 36 ft
MAJOR FLOOD.
- 35.79 ft
Top of the Walsh County agricultural dikes in Walshville Township.
- 35 ft
North of Oslo Highway 220 and 317 typically overtop.
- 30 ft
MODERATE FLOOD. Levee and floodwall patrols begin.
- 26 ft
MINOR FLOOD.
- 23 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE. Pump operations begin.
- 21 ft
City begins closing flood gates.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2009 | 38.37 ft | 80,600 cfs |
| Apr 13, 2011 | 38.09 ft | 81,400 cfs |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 38.01 ft | 68,100 cfs |
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