Major Flood
32 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
31 ft
Water levels reach low steel on bottom of Co. Hwy 25 bridge.
29 ft
Banks overflow.
28 ft
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Agricultural flooding begins.
20 ft
MINOR FLOOD STAGE.
18 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1997 | 33.85 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Mar 29, 2009 | 33.56 ft | — |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 33.06 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HNDM5
River
Wild Rice River (MN)
County
Norman, MN
Coordinates
47.2681°N, 96.7972°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum?
The Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05064000) 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 Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wild Rice River (MN) rises?
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Where is the Wild Rice River (MN) at Hendrum gauge located?
The gauge is located in Norman County, Minnesota at coordinates 47.2681°N, 96.7972°W. USGS site number: 05064000. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.