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SwedenCannon River at Welch water level
River gauge, Cannon River, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 555 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Cannon River at Welch, where the gauge shows 4.28 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.22 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.06 ft – 4.28 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
- 15.05 ftJune 27, 1998
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
- Hidden Valley Campground floods.
- 4.28 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.05 ft | June 27, 1998 |
| 2 | 14.37 ft | September 25, 2010 |
| 3 | 14.35 ft | June 15, 2012 |
| 4 | 14.01 ft | April 8, 1965 |
| 5 | 13.93 ft | February 10, 1966 |
| 6 | 13.80 ft | September 22, 1986 |
| 7 | 13.19 ft | June 17, 1993 |
| 8 | 12.31 ft | June 20, 2014 |
| 9 | 12.02 ft | March 31, 2013 |
| 10 | 12.00 ft | April 2, 1952 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Cannon River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon River at Co. Highway 29 below FaribaultRiver gauge, Cannon River | 475 cfs | Normal | +60.0 cfs | 29 mi |
| Cannon River at NorthfieldRiver gauge, Cannon River | 890.50 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 22 mi |
| Cannon River at 9th St. Bridge in Cannon FallsRiver gauge, Cannon River | 536 cfs | Normal | +86.0 cfs | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at Red WingRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.15 ft | 9 mi |
| Mississippi River at PrescottRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 7,070 cfs | Low | −3,230.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| St. Croix River at PrescottRiver gauge, St. Croix River | 1,770 cfs | Very low | −1,560.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Mississippi River below L&d 2 at HastingsRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 5,300 cfs | Low | −1,700.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Vermillion River near EmpireRiver gauge, Vermillion River | 28.5 cfs | Low | −3.6 cfs | 17 mi |
| Kinnickinnic River near River FallsRiver gauge, Kinnickinnic River | 96.0 cfs | Normal | −9.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Zumbro River at Zumbro FallsRiver gauge, Zumbro River | 5.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 24 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 Cannon River at Welch today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.28 ft. Up 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cannon River at Welch rising or falling?
Up 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cannon River at Welch 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 Cannon River at Welch?
The highest level on record is 15.05 ft on June 27, 1998.
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:05355200(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.56423, -92.73158(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 | 4.28 ft | 2026-10-18 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 555 cfs | 2026-10-18 11:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cannon River at Welch (usgs:05355200). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/cannon-river-at-welch
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