Minnesota River at Granite Falls
Critical Stages
883' - Action
885' - Flood
889' - Moderate
892' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:15 AM CST 12/6/25
Status: Action
Stage: 883.59 ft
Flow: 5.77 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM 12/6 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 AM 12/11 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 PM 12/11 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 PM 12/11 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 AM 12/12 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 AM 12/12 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 12 PM 12/12 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 6 PM 12/12 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 883.59 | 5.77 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 883.59 | 5.77 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 883.62 | 5.86 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 12:45 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 12:30 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 12:15 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 12:00 AM 12/6 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 11:45 PM 12/5 | 883.61 | 5.83 |
| 11:30 PM 12/5 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 11:15 PM 12/5 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 11:00 PM 12/5 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 10:45 PM 12/5 | 883.6 | 5.8 |
| 10:30 PM 12/5 | 883.59 | 5.77 |
| 10:15 PM 12/5 | 883.59 | 5.77 |
| 10:00 PM 12/5 | 883.58 | 5.74 |
| 9:45 PM 12/5 | 883.58 | 5.74 |
| 9:30 PM 12/5 | 883.58 | 5.74 |
| 9:15 PM 12/5 | 883.59 | 5.77 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 883.59 | 5.77 |
899.5' -
Flood waters begin to impact the low steel on the Highway 212 bridge.
897.2' -
Water reaches the low steel of the Walking Bridge (west end).
890.3' -
Flood waters begin to affect Highway 67 southeast of Granite Falls.
890' -
Flood waters from the diversion begin to affect 11th Ave west of Granite Falls...which cuts off access to the events center.
889.5' -
Flood waters begin to top the controlling bank at Highway 212.
889.3' -
Water begins to cover Minnesota Ave. in Rice Park.
889.1' -
Flood waters begin to flow over Dikes Road and into the natural diversion that starts upstream of Granite Falls...water flows west and south of the city, reentering the river just below highway 212.
885' -
Flood waters begin to reach the alley way along the river at the foot bridge.
883.5' -
Water begins to reach the deck of the fishing pier just downstream from the Walking Bridge.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1997 | 899.84 |
| Apr 12, 1969 | 896.54 |
| Apr 15, 2001 | 895.84 |
| Apr 10, 1952 | 894.64 |
| Jun 25, 1919 | 894.24 |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 893.55 |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 893.52 |
| Mar 23, 2010 | 893.12 |
| Apr 14, 1965 | 892.64 |
| Apr 11, 1951 | 892.44 |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 892.14 |
| Apr 4, 1917 | 891.84 |
| Jun 30, 1953 | 891.64 |
| Apr 4, 1943 | 891.44 |
| Jul 13, 1920 | 891.34 |
| Apr 16, 1947 | 891.24 |
| Mar 30, 2009 | 891.24 |
| Mar 30, 2009 | 891.24 |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 890.54 |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 888.89 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
