Basswood River near Winton water level

Name: Basswood River near Winton water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Basswood River, Minnesota, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

2.12ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT (44 min ago)

Flow: 156 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Basswood River near Winton, where the gauge shows 2.12 ft.

It is 5.38 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.12 ft – 2.16 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: 8.16 ftMay 21, 2022

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.50 ft.

What happens at each level

7.50 ft: SWIFT WATER ACROSS THE BWCA. ACCESS ROADS TO BWCA LIKELY FLOODED AND CAMP SITES INUNDATED.
2.12 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.16 ft	May 21, 2022
2	7.73 ft	June 23, 1968
3	7.70 ft	May 10, 2001
4	7.32 ft	May 5, 1969
5	7.30 ft	September 2, 1988
6	7.14 ft	May 23, 2014
7	7.08 ft	April 30, 1976
8	7.03 ft	May 4, 1971
9	7.02 ft	May 17, 1972
10	6.98 ft	May 16, 2023

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:12 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min First quarter 61%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Kawishiwi River near ElyRiver gauge, Kawishiwi River	13.1 cfs	Very low	−0.6 cfs	12 mi
South Kawishiwi River near ElyRiver gauge, South Kawishiwi River	1.75 ft	Below flood stage	±0	17 mi
South Kawishiwi River above White Iron Lake near ElyRiver gauge, South Kawishiwi River	122 cfs	Low	−2.0 cfs	18 mi
Namakan River at Outlet of Lac La CroixRiver gauge, Namakan River	360.36 m	Low	±0	51 km
Crane Lake at Crane LakeLake, Crane Lake	16.32 ft	No reference yet	−0.02 ft	40 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Basswood River near Winton?

The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 5.38 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 Basswood River near Winton today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT, the water level was 2.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Basswood River near Winton rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Basswood River near Winton normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Basswood River near Winton?

The highest level on record is 8.16 ft on May 21, 2022.

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:05127500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 48.08254, -91.65242 (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	2.12 ft	2026-10-19 16:30	Provisional
Flow	156 cfs	2026-10-19 16:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Basswood River near Winton (usgs:05127500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/basswood-river-near-winton

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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