Major Flood
36 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OSLM5
River
Red River of the North
County
Marshall, MN
Coordinates
48.1939°N, 97.1403°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River of the North at Oslo?
The Red River of the North at Oslo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05083500) 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 River of the North at Oslo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River of the North at Oslo is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red River of the North rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Red River of the North at Oslo 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 River of the North at Oslo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marshall County, Minnesota at coordinates 48.1939°N, 97.1403°W. USGS site number: 05083500. 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.