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SwedenTamarack R. at 480th St near Wright water level
River gauge, Tamarack R., Minnesota, United States
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What this means
The Tamarack R. at 480th St near Wright reads 9.52 ft as of Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 PM CDT. 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 risen 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 9.43 ft and 9.52 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Tamarack R. at 480th St near Wright
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Brook at Pine Drive near BrookstonRiver gauge, Stoney Brook | 3.65 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Rice River at Nature Ave near KimberlyRiver gauge, Rice River | 7.99 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Mississippi River Diversion near AitkinRiver gauge, Mississippi River Diversion | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| St. Louis River at ScanlonRiver gauge, St. Louis River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Mississippi River at AitkinRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 2.29 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 32 mi |
| Mississippi River at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 401 cfs | Very low | −25.0 cfs | 42 mi |
| Mille Lacs Lake near GarrisonLake, Mille Lacs Lake | 10.12 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 45 mi |
| Mississippi River at Days High Landing near Deer RiverRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 73.11 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 51 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 Tamarack R. at 480th St near Wright today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 PM CDT, the water level was 9.52 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tamarack R. at 480th St near Wright rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tamarack R. at 480th St near Wright 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:05218450(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.70893, -93.06870(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 | 9.52 ft | 2026-10-18 23:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tamarack R. at 480th St near Wright (usgs:05218450). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/tamarack-r-at-480th-st-near-wright
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