Major Flood
110 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
108 ft
Minor Flood
106 ft
Action Stage
105 ft
What Floods at Each Level
116 ft
Water level reaches First Avenue.
114.6 ft
Top of the levee elevation at gage (814.84 ft).
114 ft
Water level reaches Highway 1.
113 ft
Highway 220 is overtopped south of Alvarado. Sandbagging begins on South Road.
112.5 ft
Water levels reach East Railroad.
112 ft
Water levels reach West Railroad.
111 ft
Flooding begins in unprotected areas of Alvarado.
110 ft
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. Flooding between Hwy 1 and railroad grade due to backwater. Inspections of the dike begin.
108 ft
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Overland flooding of local agricultural land.
106 ft
MINOR FLOOD STAGE. Storm sewer flood gates are closed.
105 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
104 ft
Gatewell "B" elevation (804.24 ft).
103 ft
Gatewell "A" elevation (803.24 ft).
93.36 ft
Channel bottom (793.6 ft).
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 19, 1997 | 110.88 ft | -1 cfs |
| Apr 19, 1979 | 110.84 ft | 3,410 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 110.75 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ALVM5
River
Snake River (NW MN)
County
Marshall, MN
Coordinates
48.1950°N, 97.0056°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Snake River (NW MN) at Alvarado?
The Snake River (NW MN) at Alvarado gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05086000) 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) at Alvarado?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Snake River (NW MN) at Alvarado is 106 feet. Action stage begins at 105 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 108 feet, and major flooding at 110 feet.
How do I get alerts when Snake River (NW MN) rises?
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Where is the Snake River (NW MN) at Alvarado gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marshall County, Minnesota at coordinates 48.1950°N, 97.0056°W. USGS site number: 05086000. 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, Historical USGS Readings
- 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.