Minnesota River at Mankato
Critical Stages
15' - Action
22' - Flood
25' - Moderate
30' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:30 AM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.43 ft
Flow: 3.58 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 5.43 | 3.58 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 5.44 | 3.6 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 5.44 | 3.6 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 5.45 | 3.61 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 5.45 | 3.61 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 5.45 | 3.61 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 5:45 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 5:15 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 5.47 | 3.64 |
| 4:45 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 4:30 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 4:15 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 4:00 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 3:45 AM 12/15 | 5.46 | 3.62 |
| 3:30 AM 12/15 | 5.45 | 3.61 |
| 3:15 AM 12/15 | 5.45 | 3.61 |
26.6' -
Flood waters begin to impact Highway 169 in North Mankato.
25' -
Highway 169 between St Peter and Mankato impacted in several locations. Barriers placed on east shoulder US 169 just north of St Peter at Rogers Creek or locally known as Robarts Creek. Hwy 22 bridge south of st peter closed (Spring flood impacts.)
24.5' -
HWY 99 east of St Peter closed (estimated level for spring floods)
21' -
Dike patrolling begins in Mankato.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1993 | 30.11 |
| Apr 26, 1881 | 29.9 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 29.74 |
| Apr 10, 1965 | 29.09 |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 28.25 |
| Apr 10, 1997 | 27.61 |
| Apr 12, 1969 | 27.07 |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 26.96 |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 26.5 |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 26.24 |
| Apr 9, 1951 | 26.2 |
| Jun 23, 2014 | 25.85 |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 25.51 |
| Mar 21, 2010 | 25.15 |
| Apr 14, 1952 | 24.62 |
| Jun 26, 1984 | 24.55 |
| May 17, 2023 | 24.29 |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 23.33 |
| May 13, 1993 | 21.5 |
| Apr 4, 1993 | 21 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
