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SwedenRainy River at Boat Landing below International Falls water level
River gauge, Rainy River, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3,980 cfs
History
What this means
At 14.81 ft, the Rainy River at Boat Landing below International Falls is below normal for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 14.31 ft and 15.37 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
- 30.65 ftJune 16, 2022
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
What happens at each level
- 14.81 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 | 30.65 ft | June 16, 2022 |
| 2 | 29.01 ft | July 3, 2014 |
| 3 | 27.90 ft | June 23, 2024 |
| 4 | 25.13 ft | October 17, 2020 |
| 5 | 24.73 ft | June 5, 2023 |
| 6 | 24.13 ft | September 20, 2019 |
| 7 | 24.02 ft | July 8, 2016 |
| 8 | 23.76 ft | June 23, 2015 |
| 9 | 23.64 ft | June 3, 2013 |
| 10 | 21.57 ft | July 3, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Rainy River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainy River at Voyageur Wy International FallsRiver gauge, Rainy River | 19.44 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Rainy River at Manitou RapidsRiver gauge, Rainy River | 6,800 cfs | Low | −20.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers PointRiver gauge, Rainy River | 4.56 ft | Low | −0.13 ft | 60 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainy River at Point Park Site No.2River gauge, Rainy River | 337.37 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 6.9 km |
| Rainy River at Point Park Site No.1River gauge, Rainy River | 337.38 m | Normal | ±0 | 7.2 km |
| Rainy Lake near Fort FrancesLake, Rainy Lake | 337.39 m | Normal | ±0 | 11 km |
| La Vallee River near BurrissRiver gauge, La Vallee River | 12.20 m | Very high | ±0 | 19 km |
| Little Fork River at LittleforkRiver gauge, Little Fork River | 3.03 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near RayRiver gauge, Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake | 16.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Rainy Lake at Northwest BayLake, Rainy Lake | 8.49 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 31 km |
| Big Fork River at Big FallsRiver gauge, Big Fork River | 3.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 32 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 Rainy River at Boat Landing below International Falls today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT, the water level was 14.81 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Rainy River at Boat Landing below International Falls rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rainy River at Boat Landing below International Falls 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 Rainy River at Boat Landing below International Falls?
The highest level on record is 30.65 ft on June 16, 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.
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:05129515(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.59222, -93.44667(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 | 14.81 ft | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3,980 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rainy River at Boat Landing below International Falls (usgs:05129515). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/rainy-river-at-boat-landing-below-international-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