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Water temperature in Minnesota
The latest readings from USGS real-time water sensors across Minnesota, warmest first. Snapshot updated October 19, 2026.
Warmest sensor reading right now
USGS gauge MINNEHAHA CREEK AT HIAWATHA AVE. IN MINNEAPOLIS,MN · as of 20 hrs ago
All reporting stations (warmest 50 of 151)
| Station | Water temp | Streamflow | Gage height | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEHAHA CREEK AT HIAWATHA AVE. IN MINNEAPOLIS,MNUSGS gauge | 55°F13°C | 6 ft³/s | 12.01 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| ST. CROIX RIVER AT STILLWATER, MNUSGS gauge | 54°F12°C | 1,930 ft³/s | 675.29 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| WLN05 033N27W22BCD 01 ALUS-33 0000685849USGS gauge | 54°F12°C | — | — | 19 hrs ago |
| ST. LOUIS RIVER AT SCANLON, MNUSGS gauge | 53°F12°C | 452 ft³/s | 2.65 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY, MNUSGS gauge | 52°F11°C | 14 ft³/s | 2.45 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| WLN03 129N36W15BBBB 02 Belle River 0000708358USGS gauge | 52°F11°C | — | — | 20 hrs ago |
| SHINGLE CREEK AT QUEEN AVE IN MINNEAPOLIS, MNUSGS gauge | 51°F10°C | 1 ft³/s | 9.26 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| WLN06 149N44W27CDBB 01 G12-R 0000620672USGS gauge | 51°F10°C | — | — | 20 hrs ago |
| RICE CREEK BLW OLD HWY. 8 IN MOUNDS VIEW, MNUSGS gauge | 50°F10°C | 5 ft³/s | 5.76 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| RAINY RIVER AT MANITOU RAPIDS, MNUSGS gauge | 49°F10°C | 6,940 ft³/s | 3.61 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| LS-502 112N34W07CCCCBD01 LS-O01, recorder, LSICUSGS gauge | 49°F9°C | — | — | 23 hrs ago |
| 419C Bemidji Toxics Research SiteUSGS gauge | 48°F9°C | — | — | 20 hrs ago |
| SAND RIVER NEAR BRITT, MNUSGS gauge | 45°F7°C | — | 5.11 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| WLN01 062N23W26CDCDAB01 Togo 0000612778USGS gauge | 45°F7°C | — | — | 19 hrs ago |
| WLN04 Bemidji Toxics Research 310D 0000273825USGS gauge | 44°F7°C | — | — | 21 hrs ago |
| ST. LOUIS RIVER NEAR SKIBO, MNUSGS gauge | 42°F6°C | 2 ft³/s | 17.04 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| BALL CLUB RIVER NEAR BALL CLUB, MNUSGS gauge | — | — | 4.72 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| BASSWOOD RIVER NEAR WINTON, MNUSGS gauge | — | 156 ft³/s | 2.12 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| BIG FORK RIVER AT BIG FALLS, MNUSGS gauge | — | 233 ft³/s | 3.23 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| BLUE EARTH RIVER NEAR RAPIDAN, MNUSGS gauge | — | 1,550 ft³/s | 10.15 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| BOIS DE SIOUX RIVER NEAR DORAN, MNUSGS gauge | — | 1 ft³/s | 5.70 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH, MNUSGS gauge | — | 41 ft³/s | 3.16 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY, MNUSGS gauge | — | 15 ft³/s | 3.18 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CAMPBELL CREEK NEAR MONEY CREEK, MNUSGS gauge | — | — | 7.47 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| CANNON RIVER AT 9TH ST. BRIDGE IN CANNON FALLS, MNUSGS gauge | — | 526 ft³/s | 8.20 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CANNON RIVER AT CO. HWY. 29 BELOW FARIBAULT, MNUSGS gauge | — | 432 ft³/s | 10.42 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| CANNON RIVER AT NORTHFIELD MNUSGS gauge | — | 459 ft³/s | 890.63 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CANNON RIVER AT WELCH, MNUSGS gauge | — | 539 ft³/s | 4.26 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| CEDAR RIVER NEAR AUSTIN, MNUSGS gauge | — | 573 ft³/s | 4.15 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| CHIPPEWA R. (HW) ABOVE COUNTY RD 13 NR WATSON, MNUSGS gauge | — | — | 39.06 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CHIPPEWA RIVER (TW) NEAR WATSON, MNUSGS gauge | — | 97 ft³/s | 36.89 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| CHIPPEWA RIVER NEAR MILAN, MNUSGS gauge | — | 200 ft³/s | 1.44 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CHUB CREEK AT CO. HWY. 47 ABOVE RANDOLPH, MNUSGS gauge | — | — | 5.70 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CLEARWATER RIVER AT PLUMMER, MNUSGS gauge | — | 58 ft³/s | 2.89 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CLEARWATER RIVER AT RED LAKE FALLS, MNUSGS gauge | — | 163 ft³/s | 5.68 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| COON CREEK AT VALE STREET IN COON RAPIDS, MNUSGS gauge | — | 16 ft³/s | 5.99 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR NEW ULM, MNUSGS gauge | — | 42 ft³/s | 3.28 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| CRANE LAKE AT CRANE LAKE, MNUSGS gauge | — | — | 16.33 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CROOKED CREEK AT FREEBURG MNUSGS gauge | — | — | 6.64 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CROW RIVER AT ROCKFORD, MNUSGS gauge | — | 312 ft³/s | 2.55 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| CROW WING RIVER AT NIMROD, MNUSGS gauge | — | 217 ft³/s | 2.51 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| CROW WING RIVER NEAR PILLAGER, MNUSGS gauge | — | 580 ft³/s | 3.57 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| DES MOINES RIVER ABOVE WINDOM, MNUSGS gauge | — | 35 ft³/s | 9.60 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| DES MOINES RIVER AT JACKSON, MNUSGS gauge | — | 39 ft³/s | 6.99 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| ELK RIVER NEAR BIG LAKE, MNUSGS gauge | — | 66 ft³/s | 0.71 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| ELM CREEK NR CHAMPLIN, MNUSGS gauge | — | 4 ft³/s | 3.44 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| GOLD PORTAGE OUTLET FROM KABETOGAMA LK NR RAY,MNUSGS gauge | — | 274 ft³/s | 16.17 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| GRAND PORTAGE RIVER AT GRAND PORTAGE MNUSGS gauge | — | — | 15.92 ft | 19 hrs ago |
| HIGH ISLAND CREEK NEAR HENDERSON, MNUSGS gauge | — | 56 ft³/s | 3.99 ft | 20 hrs ago |
| KETTLE RIVER BELOW SANDSTONE, MNUSGS gauge | — | 88 ft³/s | 3.88 ft | 20 hrs ago |
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About these readings
Readings come from USGS real-time monitoring stations — 16 sensors are currently reporting a water temperature in Minnesota. Each figure is a point measurement at one sensor, usually on a river or stream — it doesn’t describe a whole lake or shoreline, and coverage varies across the state. Data is provisional and can be revised by the USGS.
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