RIVER GAUGE · SANDHILL RIVER
Sandhill River at Climax
Polk County, Minnesota
Water level4.43 ft
Flow47 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34 ft
Several homes on northwest side of town threatened. Sanitary sewer lift station on north end of town is threatened.
- 30 ft
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
- 29 ft
Hwy 220 west of Climax is closed and underwater.
- 26 ft
Hwy 75 north of Climax is closed and underwater.
- 25 ft
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
- 20 ft
MINOR FLOOD STAGE.
- 15 ft
ACTOIN STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE. Golf course begins to be inundated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1997 | 39.4 ft | 4,360 cfs |
| Apr 12, 2011 | 34.56 ft | 4,800 cfs |
| Apr 23, 1979 | 32.79 ft | -1 cfs |
More on Sandhill River
DownstreamRed River of the North near Thompson ↗
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