River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ALVM5
In brief
The Snake River at Alvarado, MN read 98.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.96 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ALVM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110.88 ft | 1997-04-20 |
| 2 | 110.84 ft | 1979-04-20 |
| 3 | 110.75 ft | 2006-04-04 |
| 4 | 110.34 ft | 1966-03-01 |
| 5 | 110.04 ft | 1950-05-01 |
| 6 | 109.94 ft | 1969-03-01 |
| 7 | 109.85 ft | 2022-05-15 |
| 8 | 109.84 ft | 2020-04-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Channel bottom (793.6 ft).
Gatewell "A" elevation (803.24 ft).
Gatewell "B" elevation (804.24 ft).
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
MINOR FLOOD STAGE. Storm sewer flood gates are closed.
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Overland flooding of local agricultural land.
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. Flooding between Hwy 1 and railroad grade due to backwater. Inspections of the dike begin.
Flooding begins in unprotected areas of Alvarado.
Water levels reach West Railroad.
Water levels reach East Railroad.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
At this level: Channel bottom (793.6 ft).
No. The Snake River at Alvarado is at 98.04 ft, 6.96 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 105 ft, minor flooding 106 ft, moderate flooding 108 ft and major flooding 110 ft.
The highest crest on record is 110.88 ft, on 1997-04-20.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ALVM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05086000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.