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SwedenKinnickinnic River near River Falls water level
River gauge, Kinnickinnic River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 93.6 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Kinnickinnic River near River Falls, where the gauge shows 8.23 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.23 ft – 8.40 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
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 21.45 ftJune 29, 2020
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.45 ft | June 29, 2020 |
| 2 | 18.02 ft | April 17, 2019 |
| 3 | 17.98 ft | August 11, 2010 |
| 4 | 17.84 ft | July 6, 2015 |
| 5 | 15.76 ft | March 15, 2019 |
| 6 | 15.47 ft | June 2, 2014 |
| 7 | 15.21 ft | March 13, 2007 |
| 8 | 13.85 ft | June 26, 2013 |
| 9 | 13.32 ft | May 18, 2017 |
| 10 | 12.85 ft | June 22, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix River at PrescottRiver gauge, St. Croix River | 2,820 cfs | Very low | +570 cfs | 7 mi |
| Mississippi River at PrescottRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 9,490 cfs | Normal | +1,700 cfs | 7 mi |
| Mississippi River below L&d 2 at HastingsRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 6,670 cfs | Normal | +1,140 cfs | 8 mi |
| St. Croix River at StillwaterRiver gauge, St. Croix River | 2,630 cfs | Low | +40.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Cannon River at WelchRiver gauge, Cannon River | 539 cfs | Normal | −14.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Mississippi River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 3.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.11 ft | 19 mi |
| Vermillion River near EmpireRiver gauge, Vermillion River | 23.2 cfs | Low | −4.3 cfs | 19 mi |
| Mississippi River at Red WingRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 2.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 21 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 Kinnickinnic River near River Falls today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 8.23 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kinnickinnic River near River Falls rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kinnickinnic River near River Falls normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kinnickinnic River near River Falls?
The highest level on record is 21.45 ft on June 29, 2020.
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:05342000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.83083, -92.73306(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 | 8.23 ft | 2026-10-19 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 93.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kinnickinnic River near River Falls (usgs:05342000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/kinnickinnic-river-near-river-falls
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