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SwedenSand River near Britt water level
River gauge, Sand River, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Water temperature
- 44 °F
History
What this means
The Sand River near Britt reads 5.14 ft as of Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.14 ft and 5.16 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 44 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Sand River near Britt
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.44 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis River near SkiboRiver gauge, St. Louis River | 1.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 26 mi |
| South Kawishiwi River above White Iron Lake near ElyRiver gauge, South Kawishiwi River | 127 cfs | Low | +3.0 cfs | 38 mi |
| Prairie River near TaconiteRiver gauge, Prairie River | 2.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 42 mi |
| South Kawishiwi River near ElyRiver gauge, South Kawishiwi River | 1.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 43 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 Sand River near Britt today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT, the water level was 5.14 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sand River near Britt rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sand River near Britt normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:05128400(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.63070, -92.55690(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 | 5.14 ft | 2026-10-18 15:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 44 °F | 2026-10-18 15:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sand River near Britt (usgs:05128400). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/sand-river-near-britt
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