Major Flood
20 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
31.5 ft
The bridge at the gaging location is overtopped.
28 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gaging location.
23 ft
The bridge on N Redwood St in Lynd is overtopped.
21 ft
The bridge on County Road 60 southwest of Russell is overtopped as is the bridge on N River Rd in Lynd.
20 ft
A couple low lying houses along the river in Lynd may flood.
19 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on County Road 60 southwest of Russell and the bottom of the bridge of N River Rd in Lynd.
17.5 ft
The park begins to flood in Russell and may approach some low lying houses along the river in Russell.
14 ft
Low lying areas begin to flood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2010 | 20.01 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 18.5 ft | — |
| Jul 3, 2018 | 18.2 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Redwood River at Russell?
The Redwood River at Russell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05314973) 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 Russell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Redwood River at Russell is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 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 Russell 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 Russell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.3219°N, 95.9531°W. USGS site number: 05314973. 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 Minnesota DNR
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.