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SwedenMinnesota River at Fort Snelling State Park water level
River gauge, Minnesota River, Minnesota, United States
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Water level
History
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Minnesota River at Fort Snelling State Park at 686.73 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 709.76 ftJune 26, 2014
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 709.76 ft | June 26, 2014 |
| 2 | 709.43 ft | March 31, 2019 |
| 3 | 706.78 ft | March 24, 2010 |
| 4 | 702.59 ft | May 1, 2018 |
| 5 | 700.64 ft | July 3, 2013 |
| 6 | 699.12 ft | June 3, 2012 |
| 7 | 698.52 ft | April 10, 2009 |
| 8 | 697.59 ft | May 30, 2017 |
| 9 | 697.36 ft | September 30, 2016 |
| 10 | 696.58 ft | March 24, 2007 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.52 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Minnesota River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River near Lac Qui ParleRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 72.6 cfs | Low | +2.1 cfs | 131 mi |
| Minnesota River at MontevideoRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 2.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 124 mi |
| Minnesota River at Highway 212 in Granite FallsRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 879.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 115 mi |
| Minnesota River at MortonRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 7.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 91 mi |
| Minnesota River at New UlmRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 785.55 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 73 mi |
| Minnesota River at MankatoRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 5.18 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 63 mi |
| Minnesota River near JordanRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 6.79 ft | Below flood stage | +0.53 ft | 25 mi |
| Minnesota River at St. Highway 101 in ShakopeeRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 17.13 ft | No reference yet | +0.56 ft | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha Creek at Hiawatha Ave. in MinneapolisRiver gauge, Minnehaha Creek | 5.2 cfs | Low | −1.3 cfs | 3.3 mi |
| Mississippi River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 7 mi |
| Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in MinneapolisRiver gauge, Shingle Creek | 0.6 cfs | Very low | −0.4 cfs | 14 mi |
| Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds ViewRiver gauge, Rice Creek | 5.4 cfs | Low | −0.5 cfs | 15 mi |
| Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in MinnetonkaLake, Lake Minnetonka | 928.22 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Vermillion River near EmpireRiver gauge, Vermillion River | 24.1 cfs | Low | −2.4 cfs | 16 mi |
| Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn ParkRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Mississippi River below L&d 2 at HastingsRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 6,490 cfs | Normal | +550 cfs | 19 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 Minnesota River at Fort Snelling State Park today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 10:15 AM CDT, the water level was 686.73 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Minnesota River at Fort Snelling State Park rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Minnesota River at Fort Snelling State Park normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Minnesota River at Fort Snelling State Park?
The highest level on record is 709.76 ft on June 26, 2014.
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:05330920(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.87026, -93.19244(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 686.73 ft | 2026-10-16 15:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Minnesota River at Fort Snelling State Park (usgs:05330920). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/minnesota-river-at-fort-snelling-state-park
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