RIVER GAUGE · WEST BRANCH LAC QUI PARLE RIVER
West Branch Lac Qui Parle River at Dawson
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
Water level31.82 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action36 ft
Minor flood39 ft
Moderate flood40 ft
Major flood42 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 39.7 ft
Water surface hits Diagonial St Bridge
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2011 | 41.12 ft | 6,416 cfs |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 41.05 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 41 ft | 5,050 cfs |
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