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SwedenRice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds View water level
River gauge, Rice Creek, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5.4 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
What this means
Low water at Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds View: the gauge reads 5.76 ft, below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 5.74 ft – 6.16 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.25 ftJune 19, 2014
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.25 ft | June 19, 2014 |
| 2 | 11.17 ft | August 16, 2011 |
| 3 | 10.49 ft | May 24, 2012 |
| 4 | 10.43 ft | May 19, 2013 |
| 5 | 9.55 ft | March 22, 2010 |
| 6 | 9.45 ft | July 6, 2015 |
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 Highway 610 in Brooklyn ParkRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Coon Creek at Vale Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Coon Creek | 15.7 cfs | Very low | −0.4 cfs | 5.8 mi |
| Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in MinneapolisRiver gauge, Shingle Creek | 0.6 cfs | Very low | −0.4 cfs | 6.1 mi |
| Sand Creek at Xeon Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Sand Creek | 3.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Mississippi River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 12 mi |
| Mississippi River at Us Highway 169 at ChamplinRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 4.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 12 mi |
| Minnehaha Creek at Hiawatha Ave. in MinneapolisRiver gauge, Minnehaha Creek | 5.2 cfs | Low | −1.3 cfs | 12 mi |
| Elm Creek near ChamplinRiver gauge, Elm Creek | 2.7 cfs | Low | −1.8 cfs | 13 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 Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds View today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the water level was 5.76 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds View rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds View 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 Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds View?
The highest level on record is 12.25 ft on June 19, 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:05288580(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.09241, -93.20037(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 | 5.76 ft | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds View (usgs:05288580). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/rice-creek-below-old-highway-8-in-mounds-view
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