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SwedenMississippi River Diversion near Aitkin water level
River gauge, Mississippi River Diversion, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The Mississippi River Diversion near Aitkin is running below normal at 1.67 ft.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.66 ft and 1.74 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.35 ftJune 28, 2012
Floating and fishing near Mississippi River Diversion near Aitkin
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
What happens at each level
- 1.67 ft
- Right now
- 0.00 ft
- No known impacts at this location.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.35 ft | June 28, 2012 |
| 2 | 15.48 ft | May 17, 2022 |
| 3 | 14.07 ft | July 15, 2016 |
| 4 | 13.21 ft | April 20, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at AitkinRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 2.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Rice River at Nature Ave near KimberlyRiver gauge, Rice River | 7.98 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Mille Lacs Lake near GarrisonLake, Mille Lacs Lake | 10.16 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 21 mi |
| Mississippi River at BrainerdRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 4.35 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 28 mi |
| Tamarack R. at 480th St near WrightRiver gauge, Tamarack R. | 9.50 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 30 mi |
| Crow Wing River near PillagerRiver gauge, Crow Wing River | 591 cfs | Low | +11.0 cfs | 38 mi |
| Leech Lake at Sugar Point near Federal DamReservoir, Leech Lake | 94.26 ft | No reference yet | −0.05 ft | 49 mi |
| Kettle River below SandstoneRiver gauge, Kettle River | 86.9 cfs | Very low | +0.2 cfs | 52 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 Mississippi River Diversion near Aitkin today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.67 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Mississippi River Diversion near Aitkin rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Mississippi River Diversion near Aitkin normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mississippi River Diversion near Aitkin?
The highest level on record is 19.35 ft on June 28, 2012.
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:05227530(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.59167, -93.68694(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 | 1.67 ft | 2026-10-19 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Mississippi River Diversion near Aitkin (usgs:05227530). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/mississippi-river-diversion-near-aitkin
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