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SwedenShingle Creek at Queen Ave in Minneapolis water level
River gauge, Shingle Creek, Minnesota, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 51 °F
History
What this means
Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in Minneapolis is running far below normal at 9.27 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 9.27 ft and 9.38 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.92 ftJuly 16, 2011
Floating and fishing near Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in Minneapolis
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.92 ft | July 16, 2011 |
| 2 | 13.43 ft | September 20, 2018 |
| 3 | 12.80 ft | September 22, 2016 |
| 4 | 12.63 ft | July 28, 2015 |
| 5 | 12.58 ft | August 16, 2011 |
| 6 | 12.56 ft | August 4, 2016 |
| 7 | 12.49 ft | July 5, 2016 |
| 8 | 12.47 ft | May 3, 2012 |
| 9 | 12.46 ft | June 21, 2013 |
| 10 | 12.40 ft | August 19, 2009 |
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 | 1.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds ViewRiver gauge, Rice Creek | 5.2 cfs | Low | −1.7 cfs | 6.1 mi |
| Coon Creek at Vale Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Coon Creek | 16.1 cfs | Very low | −0.9 cfs | 7 mi |
| Sand Creek at Xeon Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Sand Creek | 3.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Elm Creek near ChamplinRiver gauge, Elm Creek | 4.2 cfs | Low | −0.9 cfs | 10 mi |
| Minnehaha Creek at Hiawatha Ave. in MinneapolisRiver gauge, Minnehaha Creek | 5.8 cfs | Low | −1.4 cfs | 10 mi |
| Mississippi River at Us Highway 169 at ChamplinRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 4.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 11 mi |
| Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in MinnetonkaLake, Lake Minnetonka | 928.22 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 11 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 Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in Minneapolis today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 9.27 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in Minneapolis rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in Minneapolis normal?
Very 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 Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in Minneapolis?
The highest level on record is 13.92 ft on July 16, 2011.
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:05288705(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.04980, -93.31045(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 | 9.27 ft | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 51 °F | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in Minneapolis (usgs:05288705). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/shingle-creek-at-queen-ave-in-minneapolis
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