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Wild Rice River at Twin Valley water level

River gauge, Wild Rice River, Minnesota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.09ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
69.1 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 17.96 ft Minor floodstage 10.00 ft

History

2.042.062.082.10ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 192.042.062.082.10ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Wild Rice River at Twin Valley, where the gauge shows 2.09 ft.

It is 7.91 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.03 ft – 2.10 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
17.96 ftJune 24, 2002

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
12.00 ft
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
10.00 ft
MINOR FLOOD STAGE.
9.50 ft
Overflow is on undeveloped land.
9.00 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
2.09 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
117.96 ftJune 24, 2002
215.91 ftApril 6, 1997
313.65 ftApril 5, 1989
413.64 ftApril 7, 1978
513.12 ftMarch 31, 2006
612.93 ftApril 18, 1979
712.82 ftApril 13, 1996
812.63 ftApril 7, 2001
912.52 ftJune 22, 2000
1012.02 ftJune 26, 1950

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:50 AM Sunset 06:32 PM Daylight 10 hr, 42 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Wild Rice River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Wild Rice River near RutlandRiver gauge, Wild Rice River 0.0 cfs Normal ±0 105 mi
Wild Rice River near MantadorRiver gauge, Wild Rice River 1.4 cfs Low +0.1 cfs 84 mi
Wild Rice River near AbercrombieRiver gauge, Wild Rice River 9.82 ft High −0.01 ft 60 mi
Wild Rice River below Wild Rice Diversion StructureRiver gauge, Wild Rice River 0.00 ft No reference yet ±0 48 mi
Wild Rice River near St BenedictRiver gauge, Wild Rice River 23.30 ft Very low −0.01 ft 47 mi
Wild Rice River at HendrumRiver gauge, Wild Rice River 3.52 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 26 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Marsh River near ShellyRiver gauge, Marsh River 3.47 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 26 mi
Red River of The North at HalstadRiver gauge, Red River of The North 3.84 ft Very low −0.07 ft 29 mi
Buffalo River near DilworthRiver gauge, Buffalo River 3.16 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 29 mi
Buffalo River near HawleyRiver gauge, Buffalo River 3.18 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 29 mi
Red River of The North near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Red River of The North 14.11 ft Very low −0.07 ft 29 mi
Sand Hill River at ClimaxRiver gauge, Sand Hill River 4.27 ft Below flood stage ±0 36 mi
Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 68.79 ft Low +0.02 ft 36 mi
Red River of The North at FargoRiver gauge, Red River of The North 14.06 ft Normal −0.01 ft 38 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Wild Rice River at Twin Valley?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.91 ft below it.

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 Wild Rice River at Twin Valley today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.09 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Wild Rice River at Twin Valley rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Wild Rice River at Twin Valley normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wild Rice River at Twin Valley?

The highest level on record is 17.96 ft on June 24, 2002.

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:05062500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.26556, -96.24750 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.09 ft 2026-10-19 13:45 Provisional
Flow 69.1 cfs 2026-10-19 13:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Wild Rice River at Twin Valley (usgs:05062500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/wild-rice-river-at-twin-valley

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