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SwedenRainy River at Manitou Rapids water level
River gauge, Rainy River, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7,000 cfs
- Water temperature
- 50 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Rainy River at Manitou Rapids, where the gauge shows 3.64 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.47 ft – 3.69 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 50 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.01 ftJune 17, 2014
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
What happens at each level
- 3.64 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 | 22.01 ft | June 17, 2014 |
| 2 | 21.04 ft | May 12, 1950 |
| 3 | 19.80 ft | May 8, 1938 |
| 4 | 19.33 ft | June 26, 2002 |
| 5 | 19.04 ft | June 10, 1974 |
| 6 | 19.03 ft | May 15, 2022 |
| 7 | 18.98 ft | June 28, 1985 |
| 8 | 18.95 ft | April 26, 1979 |
| 9 | 18.74 ft | May 25, 2001 |
| 10 | 18.37 ft | April 18, 1969 |
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 | 19.41 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Rainy River at Boat Landing below International FallsRiver gauge, Rainy River | 3,840 cfs | Low | −250.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Rainy River near Boat Landing at Wheelers PointRiver gauge, Rainy River | 4.46 ft | Low | +0.15 ft | 39 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Vallee River near BurrissRiver gauge, La Vallee River | 12.17 m | Very high | +0.01 m | 19 km |
| Pinewood River at Highway No. 617River gauge, Pinewood River | 10.64 m | Normal | +0.07 m | 27 km |
| Rainy Lake at Northwest BayLake, Rainy Lake | 8.49 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 31 km |
| Little Fork River at LittleforkRiver gauge, Little Fork River | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 23 mi |
| Rainy River at Point Park Site No.2River gauge, Rainy River | 337.36 m | Normal | ±0 | 41 km |
| Rainy River at Point Park Site No.1River gauge, Rainy River | 337.37 m | Normal | ±0 | 41 km |
| Rainy Lake near Fort FrancesLake, Rainy Lake | 337.39 m | Normal | ±0 | 44 km |
| Rainy River at Rainy RiverRiver gauge, Rainy River | 322.71 m | Low | +0.01 m | 49 km |
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 Manitou Rapids today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.64 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Rainy River at Manitou Rapids rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rainy River at Manitou Rapids 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 Rainy River at Manitou Rapids?
The highest level on record is 22.01 ft on June 17, 2014.
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:05133500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.63443, -93.91331(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 | 3.64 ft | 2026-10-18 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7,000 cfs | 2026-10-18 09:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 50 °F | 2026-10-18 09:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rainy River at Manitou Rapids (usgs:05133500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/rainy-river-at-manitou-rapids
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