Major Flood
18.5 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.5 ft
The upper levees near Marshall are overtopped and Hwy 23 floods.
19.5 ft
The bridge on 250th is overtopped. Portions of Hwy 23 may flood depending on the overflow magnitude from the lower levees.
19 ft
Water will enter Wayside Park, go over the control weir and into the Cottonwood River basin, and major flooding of agricultural land outside of Marshall begins.
18.5 ft
Portions of the Klein Acres neighborhood may be at risk of flooding if the lower levees in Wayside Park are overtopped. The bridge on 225th is overtopped.
18 ft
Country roads outside of Marshall will be flooded and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 250th.
17 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 225th St.
14 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas outside of Marshall begins.
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 23, 2019 | 19.76 ft | 5,100 cfs |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 17.41 ft | 3,490 cfs |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 15.9 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Redwood River at Marshall?
The Redwood River at Marshall gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05315000) 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 Redwood River at Marshall?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Redwood River at Marshall is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Redwood River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Redwood River at Marshall 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 Redwood River at Marshall gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.4302°N, 95.8294°W. USGS site number: 05315000. 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 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.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.