Major Flood
75 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
71 ft
Minor Flood
67 ft
Action Stage
66 ft
What Floods at Each Level
75 ft
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
71 ft
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
67 ft
MINOR FLOOD STAGE.
66 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE. Roughly corresponds with 500 cfs and when the downstream diversion gates are first adjusted.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | 73.01 ft | 1,980 cfs |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 72.3 ft | 1,880 cfs |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 72.06 ft | 1,740 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MKLM5
River
Snake River (NW MN)
County
Marshall, MN
Coordinates
48.2097°N, 96.7181°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Snake River (NW MN) above Warren?
The Snake River (NW MN) above Warren gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05085450) 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 Snake River (NW MN) above Warren?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Snake River (NW MN) above Warren is 67 feet. Action stage begins at 66 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 71 feet, and major flooding at 75 feet.
How do I get alerts when Snake River (NW MN) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Snake River (NW MN) above Warren 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 Snake River (NW MN) above Warren gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marshall County, Minnesota at coordinates 48.2097°N, 96.7181°W. USGS site number: 05085450. 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.