South Fork Crow River at Delano
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 5:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 16.50 ft
- Record crest
- 23.25 ft1965
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.50 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 25.00 ftWater begins to flow over the levee on the west side of town.
- 21.80 ftWater may begin to flow over the bridge on Bridge Street.
- 20.30 ftWater seeps through east bank along N River Street/CR 17.
- 20.00 ftFlooding occurs on 90th St SE and approaches County Rd 17 by 20.5 ft.
- 19.00 ftSanitary sewers may need plugging at this stage to prevent water from backing up into homes.
- 18.50 ftWhen river reaches 18.5 ft and is rising, flood walls may be installed on both sides of Bridge Ave in Delano.
- 18.30 ftLowlands on the southwest portion of Delano begin to experience flooding.
- 17.00 ftStorms sewers may need plugging to prevent river water from backing up into city streets.
- 15.50 ftWater begins encroaching on Mill Avenue north of Watertown.
- 15.00 ftBasement flooding may begin at homes close to the river.
- 14.00 ftBankfull level near the dog park north of downtown Delano. Water begins encroaching on the trail to the canoe launch at this level.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
57 crests on NOAA’s list since 1965.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 14, 1965 | 23.25 ft |
| 2 | June 24, 2014 | 21.02 ft |
| 3 | April 12, 1969 | 20.45 ft |
| 4 | April 24, 2023 | 20.39 ft |
| 5 | March 21, 2010 | 20.30 ft |
| 6 | March 28, 2011 | 20.00 ft |
| 7 | April 15, 2001 | 19.95 ft |
| 8 | June 24, 2024 | 19.44 ft |
| 9 | April 8, 1997 | 19.25 ft |
| 10 | March 28, 2019 | 19.23 ft |
| 11 | April 30, 2001 | 18.85 ft |
| 12 | September 16, 1991 | 18.75 ft |
| 13 | June 25, 1993 | 18.75 ft |
| 14 | July 8, 1993 | 18.65 ft |
| 15 | April 8, 2011 | 18.65 ft |
| 16 | June 29, 2013 | 17.90 ft |
| 17 | October 11, 2017 | 17.56 ft |
| 18 | May 1, 1975 | 17.55 ft |
| 19 | June 29, 2002 | 17.55 ft |
| 20 | June 25, 2012 | 17.17 ft |
| 21 | March 27, 1986 | 17.05 ft |
| 22 | June 9, 2014 | 17.03 ft |
| 23 | May 14, 1993 | 16.85 ft |
| 24 | June 1, 2019 | 16.78 ft |
| 25 | May 31, 2012 | 16.76 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 24, 2024: 19.44 ft
- May 8, 2024: 14.92 ft
- April 24, 2023: 20.39 ft
- May 19, 2022: 14.92 ft
- March 30, 2021: 9.85 ft
- April 4, 2020: 15.31 ft
- March 13, 2020: 16.50 ft
- June 1, 2019: 16.78 ft
- March 28, 2019: 19.23 ft
- April 27, 2018: 16.31 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.