Major Flood
30 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sandhill River at Climax?
The Sandhill River at Climax gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05069000) 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 Sandhill River at Climax?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sandhill River at Climax is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sandhill River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sandhill River at Climax 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 Sandhill River at Climax gauge located?
The gauge is located in Polk County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.6119°N, 96.8144°W. USGS site number: 05069000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Sandhill River near Fertile (450th St SW)
Downstream: Red River of the North near Thompson
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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.