Prairie River (MN) near Taconite
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.81 ft1969
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 11.00 ftWater level nears cabin on Lower Lawrence lake. Several area county roads become inundated.
- 10.00 ftCounty Road 352 near Lawrence lake boat ramp becomes inundated. Flood waters cross County Road 319 near Crooked Lake.
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
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1968.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 17, 1969 | 11.81 ft |
| 2 | June 27, 2002 | 11.78 ft |
| 3 | April 24, 1979 | 11.64 ft |
| 4 | April 18, 2023 | 11.41 ft |
| 5 | May 1, 1975 | 11.04 ft |
| 6 | April 21, 1971 | 11.00 ft |
| 7 | April 16, 2001 | 10.99 ft |
| 8 | April 26, 2008 | 10.50 ft |
| 9 | May 2, 1970 | 10.12 ft |
| 10 | June 23, 2024 | 10.11 ft |
| 11 | April 28, 2022 | 9.97 ft |
| 12 | April 21, 1982 | 9.92 ft |
| 13 | June 12, 1974 | 9.82 ft |
| 14 | April 25, 1972 | 9.42 ft |
| 15 | April 22, 2019 | 9.30 ft |
| 16 | March 20, 2016 | 9.23 ft |
| 17 | April 10, 2020 | 9.22 ft |
| 18 | April 17, 2021 | 9.20 ft |
| 19 | April 16, 2011 | 9.00 ft |
| 20 | April 8, 2005 | 8.93 ft |
| 21 | April 8, 2006 | 8.89 ft |
| 22 | June 2, 2012 | 8.67 ft |
| 23 | May 17, 2014 | 8.56 ft |
| 24 | June 5, 1978 | 8.10 ft |
| 25 | May 1, 2018 | 7.89 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 23, 2024: 10.11 ft
- April 18, 2023: 11.41 ft
- April 28, 2022: 9.97 ft
- April 17, 2021: 9.20 ft
- April 10, 2020: 9.22 ft
- April 22, 2019: 9.30 ft
- May 1, 2018: 7.89 ft
- April 6, 2017: 7.82 ft
- March 20, 2016: 9.23 ft
- May 22, 2015: 7.00 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. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. 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. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.