River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HENM5
In brief
The Minnesota River at Henderson, MN read 715.02 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.98 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HENM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 741.77 ft | 2024-06-26 |
| 2 | 740.08 ft | 2010-09-28 |
| 3 | 739.65 ft | 1965-04-11 |
| 4 | 739.65 ft | 2014-06-24 |
| 5 | 739.50 ft | 1993-06-23 |
| 6 | 739.20 ft | 2001-04-18 |
| 7 | 738.50 ft | 2001-04-28 |
| 8 | 738.50 ft | 2019-03-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water begins impacting residences and agricultural buildings north and south of Henderson.
Water begins encroaching on highway 19 east of Henderson.
The floodwall gates will be closed when Henderson reaches 733.7 and the river is still rising at Mankato.
Highway 22 east of St Peter closed (estimated levels for spring flooding)
Highway 99 east of St Peter is closed (estimated levels for spring flooding)
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Minnesota River at Henderson is at 715.02 ft, 11.98 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 727 ft, minor flooding 732 ft, moderate flooding 736 ft and major flooding 739.5 ft.
The highest crest on record is 741.77 ft, on 2024-06-26.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HENM5). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.