NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Forecasts for the Minnesota River at Mankato are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.More information on datums is available at
www.ngs.noaa.gov/faq.shtml
Historical Crests (1) 30.11 ft on 06/21/1993 (2) 29.09 ft on 04/10/1965 (3) 28.25 ft on 09/27/2010 (4) 28.20 ft on 04/26/1881 (5) 27.61 ft on 04/10/1997 Show More Historical Crests
Low Water Records (1) 0.30 ft on 08/04/1934 (2) 0.50 ft on 09/12/1976 (3) 1.30 ft on 08/18/1964 Show More Low Water Records
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
Flood Impacts & Photos
28.5
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)
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NWS Information
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Chanhassen, MN 55317-8581
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