Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point water level
River gauge, Rainy River, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point is at 4.73 ft, in the normal range for late October.
The median for late October is 4.94 ft, based on 15 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.21 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.54 ft, a difference of −0.81 ft.
It has risen 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.31 ft and 5.46 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.94 ft0.21 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.33 ft – 6.59 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.54 ft−0.81 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.31 ft – 5.46 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.73 ft – 5.89 ft
Floating and fishing near Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on the Rainy River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainy River at Voyageur Wy International FallsRiver gauge, Rainy River | 19.40 ft | No reference yet | −0.05 ft | 63 mi |
| Rainy River at Boat Landing below International FallsRiver gauge, Rainy River | 3,820 cfs | Low | −10.0 cfs | 60 mi |
| Rainy River at Manitou RapidsRiver gauge, Rainy River | 6,820 cfs | Low | −90.0 cfs | 39 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainy River above Lake of the WoodsRiver gauge, Rainy River | 97.30 m | Normal | +0.05 m | 7.7 km |
| Rainy River at Rainy RiverRiver gauge, Rainy River | 322.79 m | Normal | +0.06 m | 16 km |
| Rapid River near BaudetteRiver gauge, Rapid River | 354 cfs | Normal | −40.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Pinewood River at Highway No. 617River gauge, Pinewood River | 10.63 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 38 km |
| Lake of the Woods at Hanson BayLake, Lake of the Woods | 322.72 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 45 km |
| Lake of The Woods at WarroadLake, Lake of The Woods | 59.01 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 28 mi |
| Lake of The Woods @ Springsteel Is near WarroadRiver gauge, Lake of The Woods @ Springsteel Is | 59.00 ft | Low | +0.05 ft | 28 mi |
| Lake of the Woods at Cyclone IslandLake, Lake of the Woods | 322.69 m | Normal | −0.04 m | 56 km |
Questions and answers
Is the Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point higher than last year?
No, it is 0.81 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.54 ft.
What is a normal level for the Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point in late October?
The median for late October is 4.94 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.33 ft and 6.59 ft, based on 15 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.73 ft. Up 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point rising or falling?
Up 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05137500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.83189, -94.70411(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.73 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers Point (usgs:05137500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/rainy-river-near-boat-landing-at-wheelers-point
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