Major Flood
16 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Road to the Watertown Waste Water Treatment plant is flooded. Yale Avenue flooded between County Road 30 and 78th Street; and 62nd Street west of County Road 33 to Yancy Avenue is closed.
14.5 ft
The bridge on 84th Street is closed. Road closures include 42nd Street between Tacoma Avenue and County Road 123; County road 23 north of Mayer and County Road 27 in Watertown; and County Road 32 from County Road 135 to Vega Avenue.
13.5 ft
Flooding affects Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 32 and 86th Street; Carver County Road 30 is closed west of Yancy Avenue to McLeod County line.
12 ft
Flooding affects Mill Avenue from Watertown to the Wright County line; Yancy Avenue between Carver County Road 30 and 78th Street; Vega Avenue between Carver County Road 33 and 94th Street; and the intersection of Union Avenue and 82nd Street.
11 ft
Carver County Road 123 is closed north of Highway 7 to 42nd Street.
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 12, 1965 | 19.23 ft | 16,100 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 17.45 ft | 9,740 cfs |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 16.82 ft | 8,990 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MAYM5
River
South Fork Crow River
County
Carver, MN
Coordinates
44.9055°N, 93.8855°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Crow River near Mayer?
The South Fork Crow River near Mayer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05279000) 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 South Fork Crow River near Mayer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Crow River near Mayer is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Crow River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Crow River near Mayer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carver County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.9055°N, 93.8855°W. USGS site number: 05279000. 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, 05279000
- 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.