RIVER GAUGE · ST. LOUIS RIVER
St. Louis River at Scanlon
Carlton County, Minnesota
Water level2.80 ft
Flow632 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9.5 ft
Minor flood10.5 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Wide spread flooding for areas adjacent to the St. Louis River.
- 14.5 ft
Flood waters enter buildings near River Gate Road if unprotected.
- 13 ft
Water encroaches buildings near River Gate Rd.
- 11 ft
Water encroaches on the lowest sites at the Fond du Lac Campground and Chambers Grove Park.
- 10.5 ft
Minor flooding occurs of low areas adjacent to the river near Cloquet city park and near Scanlon.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2012 | 16.62 ft | 45,300 cfs |
| May 8, 1950 | 15.8 ft | 37,900 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1979 | 13.93 ft | 34,200 cfs |
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