Stony River near Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lake County, Minnesota on the Stony River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 0512550, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Moderate Flood
95.5 ft
Minor Flood
94.5 ft
Action Stage
93.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
97.4 ft
Water overtops the Tomahawk Road bridge.
95.5 ft
Water begins to encroach on the approach to the Tomahawk Road bridge and inundates more of Kelly Road.
94.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Tomahawk Road bridge and begins to inundate low spots on Kelly Road.
90.3 ft
River comes out of banks into natural floodplain. No impacts are observed at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2024 | 92.37 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 92.37 ft | — |
| May 14, 2022 | 91.59 ft | — |
| May 14, 2022 | 91.59 ft | — |
| May 16, 2014 | 90.69 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stony River near Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd?
The Stony River near Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0512550) 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 Stony River near Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stony River near Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd is 94.5 feet. Action stage begins at 93.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 95.5 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
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Where is the Stony River near Babbitt, Tomahawk Rd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.6926°N, 91.7593°W. USGS site number: 0512550. 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