Chippewa River (MN) near Watson 1NE (tailwater)

Last updated: Jun 22, 2025, 11:24 AM UTC
Flood Warning

Gauge Info

Coordinates 45.0211, -95.7903
RFC NCRFC
State MN
WFO MPX
County Chippewa
Data Provider(s)
USGS (05305000) and COE USGS link to gage info

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 49.93 ft on 03-26-2019 (P)
2. 41.49 ft on 08-18-2017
3. 41.33 ft on 08-12-2016
4. 43.84 ft on 05-17-2015
5. 43.78 ft on 06-20-2014
6. 41.53 ft on 06-24-2013
7. 40.44 ft on 06-21-2012
8. 44.10 ft on 04-05-2011
9. 44.10 ft on 03-18-2010
10. 44.31 ft on 03-25-2009

Historic Crests

1. 49.93 ft on 03-26-2019 (P)
2. 45.41 ft on 04-12-2001
3. 44.31 ft on 03-25-2009
4. 44.10 ft on 04-05-2011
5. 44.10 ft on 03-18-2010
6. 43.84 ft on 05-17-2015
7. 43.78 ft on 06-20-2014
8. 41.53 ft on 06-24-2013
9. 41.49 ft on 08-18-2017
10. 41.33 ft on 08-12-2016

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding N/A
action N/A
Latest Value 940.26 ft
Gauge Zero 899.95 ft

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

  • Used to make decisions on diversion of Chippewa River water into Watson Sag toward Lac Qui Parles Dam.
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    WFO Information

    Weather Forecast Office
    Twin Cities/Chanhassen
    1733 Lake Drive West
    Chanhassen, MN 55317-8581
    Official Homepage