USGS Station 05270700 • Lat 45.5472°, Long -94.1457° • Elevation Minnesota Basin
Flow is in the upper quartile (above 75th percentile) or flood stage. Powerful hydraulics and washed-out features may be present. Assess in person.
Flow is significantly elevated. Wading can be hazardous at higher percentiles, and water may be off-color. Always assess in person.
Conditions change quickly. Always verify locally and use your own judgment before entering any body of water. This data is informational only and provided as-is.
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Guide or outfit trips near Mississippi River at St. Cloud, MN?
Connect directly with river runners checking water levels on station #05270700.
Verified answers based on USGS station #05270700 live telemetry and historical statistics.
The current water level (stage height) at Mississippi River at St. Cloud, MN (USGS #05270700) is 6.19 ft with a streamflow discharge of 10,100 CFS. Real-time condition is rated High (well above average for this specific day of the year) and stream levels are holding steady.
Normal seasonal flow for Mississippi River at St. Cloud, MN is determined from decades of USGS daily-mean discharge percentiles. Flow between the 10th percentile (2,335 CFS) and 75th percentile (6,595 CFS) is classified as Normal, with the historical daily mean flow being 2,830 CFS for this date.
The official National Weather Service (NWS) flood stage for USGS #05270700 is 18 feet. With current water level at 6.19 ft, this station is currently below flood stage (margin of 11.8 ft).
USGS gauge #05270700 (Mississippi River at St. Cloud, MN) is located at latitude 45.5472°, longitude -94.1457° in Minnesota. Data is transmitted via USGS GOES satellite telemetry every 15 to 60 minutes and refreshed automatically on ClearGauge every 15 minutes.
Current flow is rated High. Flow is in the upper quartile or approaching flood stage. Expect powerful hydraulics, reduced eddy lines, cold runoff, and submerged hazards. Always inspect rapids in person, wear a USCG-approved PFD, and check weather alerts before launching.
National Water Information System (NWIS) • Automated satellite telemetry transmission every 15 to 60 minutes.
Live readings via USGS satellite telemetry, updated every 15–60 minutes. Low / Normal / High verdicts are based on the 10th and 75th percentile discharge thresholds from the USGS Daily Statistics Service (decades of approved daily-mean data). Flood Risk uses the NWS published flood stage where available. Full methodology →
River Safety Notice
River conditions can change abruptly due to upstream reservoir releases, sudden mountain thunderstorms, flash flooding, and seasonal snowmelt surges. Always scout rapids prior to commitment, wear an approved USCG Type III/V Personal Flotation Device (PFD), carry appropriate rescue gear, and check local emergency management bulletins before launching.
