Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray water level

Name: Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake, Minnesota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

16.09ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT (33 min ago)

Flow: 261 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray, where the gauge shows 16.09 ft.

It is 4.41 ft below the flood stage of 20.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 16.09 ft – 16.33 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: 22.75 ftMay 31, 2022

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 20.50 ft.

What happens at each level

22.50 ft: Major lake shore flooding on Lake Kabetogama many resorts, residences and campsites impacted inundated or surrounded by water.
21.50 ft: Flood waters impact low lying properties and permanent structures on Lake Kabetogama. Structure flood protection is needed.
20.00 ft: Many permanent crib docks on Lake Kabetogama and Namakan at private properties and through Voyaguers National Park are submerged.
19.20 ft: Lake levels on Namakan and Kabetogama Lakes begin to creep into the yards of lakeside properties. Water may begin to partially submerge docks. Shorelines become easily affected by wind or boat driven wave action. High water conditions may cover unmarked hazards that are typically visible during regular water periods. Water currents may be enhanced in contricted channels.
16.09 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.75 ft	May 31, 2022
2	20.65 ft	June 19, 2014
3	20.53 ft	May 29, 2001
4	20.01 ft	July 13, 2024
5	19.58 ft	June 12, 2008
6	19.58 ft	July 6, 2002
7	19.23 ft	September 21, 1988
8	19.22 ft	June 25, 1985
9	19.12 ft	May 24, 2023
10	18.85 ft	May 31, 2005

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 10 hr, 31 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Rainy Lake near Fort FrancesLake, Rainy Lake	337.38 m	Normal	−0.01 m	23 km
Rainy River at Point Park Site No.1River gauge, Rainy River	337.37 m	Normal	±0	23 km
Rainy River at Point Park Site No.2River gauge, Rainy River	337.38 m	Normal	+0.01 m	23 km
Rainy River at Boat Landing below International FallsRiver gauge, Rainy River	4,210 cfs	Low	−230.0 cfs	18 mi
Namakan Lake at Squirrel IslandLake, Namakan Lake	340.20 m	Low	−0.02 m	31 km
Little Fork River at LittleforkRiver gauge, Little Fork River	2.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	24 mi
Turtle River near Mine CentreRiver gauge, Turtle River	0.70 m	Low	±0	44 km
La Vallee River near BurrissRiver gauge, La Vallee River	12.20 m	Very high	±0	47 km

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray?

The official flood stage is 20.50 ft. The level is currently 4.41 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 Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT, the water level was 16.09 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.20 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray?

The highest level on record is 22.75 ft on May 31, 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:05129290 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 48.52471, -93.07506 (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	16.09 ft	2026-10-21 04:30	Provisional
Flow	261 cfs	2026-10-21 04:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray (usgs:05129290). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/gold-portage-outlet-from-kabetogama-lake-near-ray

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer