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SwedenRedwood River near Marshall water level
River gauge, Redwood River, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 9.0 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Redwood River near Marshall reads 6.65 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.35 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.63 ft and 6.66 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
- 19.76 ftMarch 24, 2019
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 14.00 ft, still 7.35 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 23.50 ft
- The upper levees near Marshall are overtopped and Hwy 23 floods.
- 19.50 ft
- The bridge on 250th is overtopped. Portions of Hwy 23 may flood depending on the overflow magnitude from the lower levees.
- 19.00 ft
- Water will enter Wayside Park, go over the control weir and into the Cottonwood River basin, and major flooding of agricultural land outside of Marshall begins.
- 18.50 ft
- Portions of the Klein Acres neighborhood may be at risk of flooding if the lower levees in Wayside Park are overtopped. The bridge on 225th is overtopped.
- 18.00 ft
- Country roads outside of Marshall will be flooded and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 250th.
- 17.00 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 225th St.
- 14.00 ft
- Minor flooding of low lying areas outside of Marshall begins.
- 6.65 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.76 ft | March 24, 2019 |
| 2 | 17.41 ft | July 3, 2018 |
| 3 | 15.90 ft | April 24, 2018 |
| 4 | 15.89 ft | June 24, 2024 |
| 5 | 15.19 ft | March 7, 2020 |
| 6 | 13.44 ft | May 8, 2012 |
| 7 | 12.92 ft | May 13, 2022 |
| 8 | 12.45 ft | June 18, 2014 |
| 9 | 11.85 ft | August 17, 2025 |
| 10 | 11.57 ft | June 23, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Redwood River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood River near Redwood FallsRiver gauge, Redwood River | 1.82 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 33 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Medicine River near Granite FallsRiver gauge, Yellow Medicine River | 27.8 cfs | Normal | +0.7 cfs | 24 mi |
| Minnesota River at Highway 212 in Granite FallsRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 879.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 29 mi |
| Minnesota River at MontevideoRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 2.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 35 mi |
| Lac Qui Parle River near Lac Qui ParleRiver gauge, Lac Qui Parle River | 5.70 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 39 mi |
| Chippewa River (Tw) near WatsonRiver gauge, Chippewa River (Tw) | 102 cfs | Normal | +1.0 cfs | 41 mi |
| Minnesota River near Lac Qui ParleRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 72.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 41 mi |
| Flandreau Creek above FlandreauRiver gauge, Flandreau Creek | 4.29 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 41 mi |
| Minnesota River at MortonRiver gauge, Minnesota River | 7.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Redwood River near Marshall?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 7.35 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 Redwood River near Marshall today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT, the water level was 6.65 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Redwood River near Marshall rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Redwood River near Marshall normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Redwood River near Marshall?
The highest level on record is 19.76 ft on March 24, 2019.
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:05315000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.43016, -95.82945(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 | 6.65 ft | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Redwood River near Marshall (usgs:05315000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/redwood-river-near-marshall
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