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SwedenMiddle River at Argyle water level
River gauge, Middle River, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.6 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Middle River at Argyle reads 3.34 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.34 ft and 3.39 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snake River above WarrenRiver gauge, Snake River | 63.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 10 mi |
| Red River of The North at OsloRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 7.30 ft | Normal | +0.22 ft | 18 mi |
| Red River of The North at DraytonRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 12.73 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 22 mi |
| Forest River at MintoRiver gauge, Forest River | 1.58 ft | Normal | ±0 | 26 mi |
| South Branch Two Rivers at Lake BronsonRiver gauge, South Branch Two Rivers | 2.5 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 28 mi |
| Park River at GraftonRiver gauge, Park River | 7.30 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 28 mi |
| Red River of The North at Grand ForksRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 16.51 ft | High | +0.04 ft | 30 mi |
| Thief River near Thief River FallsRiver gauge, Thief River | 1,130 cfs | Very high | −30.0 cfs | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Middle River at Argyle today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.34 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle River at Argyle rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Middle River at Argyle normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05087500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.34028, -96.81611(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 | 3.34 ft | 2026-10-17 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.6 cfs | 2026-10-17 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Middle River at Argyle (usgs:05087500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/middle-river-at-argyle
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer