What is the current flow on Minnesota River?
Minnesota River is currently flowing at 798 cfs at USGS gauge 05316580 as of Oct 2, 11:00 AM UTC.
Minnesota River at Morton Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
9.09 ft
Flow 798 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 11:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 798 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 592 cfs).
Flow
798 cfs
Gauge Height
9.09 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 11% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 535 to 798 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05316580 is a public stream gauge on Minnesota River in Minnesota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
63° / 39°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
70° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 20 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
63° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Minnesota River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- MINNESOTA RIVER AT HWY 212 IN GRANITE FALLS, MN · 32.4 mi
- MINNESOTA RIVER AT NEW ULM, MN · 32.6 mi
- MINNESOTA RIVER AT MONTEVIDEO, MN · 45.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- REDWOOD RIVER NEAR REDWOOD FALLS, MN · 8.8 mi
- YELLOW MEDICINE RIVER NEAR GRANITE FALLS, MN · 29.4 mi
- COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM, MN · 32.6 mi
- LITTLE COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR COURTLAND, MN · 38.4 mi
- REDWOOD RIVER NEAR MARSHALL, MN · 41.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minnesota River above or below normal right now?
Minnesota River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 798 cfs, compared with a typical median of 592 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Minnesota River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Minnesota River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Minnesota River?
Other gauges on Minnesota River worth checking include MINNESOTA RIVER AT HWY 212 IN GRANITE FALLS, MN (32.4 miles away), MINNESOTA RIVER AT NEW ULM, MN (32.6 miles away), MINNESOTA RIVER AT MONTEVIDEO, MN (45.1 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Minnesota River?
The forecast for today near Minnesota River is rain showers, with temperatures around 63°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Minnesota River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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