Station Name: Granite Falls 7SE
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 938 feet / 286 meters

Nearest Address:
12661 810th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56285
Yellow Medicine County

GPS Coordinates: 44.7622, -95.4289

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 2:55PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 2:55 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday morning behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is currently impacting northern Minnesota as it moves east during the day Friday. Air quality will worsen across northeast Minnesota Friday evening as smoke arrives over the region. A second round of smoke will move into northwest Minnesota late Friday evening. This smoke will be more widespread as it moves southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon the entire state may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will be across the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to improve across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air moves in from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be gone from most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible across far northern Minnesota Sunday night.

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid all physical activities outdoors. The general public should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.

Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 2:55PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 2:55 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday morning behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is currently impacting northern Minnesota as it moves east during the day Friday. Air quality will worsen across northeast Minnesota Friday evening as smoke arrives over the region. A second round of smoke will move into northwest Minnesota late Friday evening. This smoke will be more widespread as it moves southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon the entire state may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will be across the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to improve across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air moves in from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be gone from most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible across far northern Minnesota Sunday night.

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid all physical activities outdoors. The general public should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:07PM CDT until July 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 9:07 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver, Sibley and Scott Counties. Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Renville, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Blue Earth, Brown and Nicollet Counties. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. .Rivers are cresting or falling and with no significant rainfall in the forecast this is expected to continue. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 885.0 feet, Flood waters begin to reach the alley way along the river at the foot bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 715 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 885.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 715 PM CDT Friday was 885.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 884.5 feet Friday, July 18. - Flood stage is 885.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:07PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 9:07 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver, Sibley and Scott Counties. Minnesota River at Granite Falls HWY 212 affecting Renville, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at New Ulm affecting Blue Earth, Brown and Nicollet Counties. Minnesota River at Morton affecting Renville and Redwood Counties. Minnesota River at Montevideo affecting Lac qui Parle, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties. .Rivers are cresting or falling and with no significant rainfall in the forecast this is expected to continue. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Minnesota River at Montevideo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Storm sewers may need to be plugged to prevent water from backing up into streets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 800 PM CDT Friday, the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 800 PM CDT Friday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.7 feet Friday, July 18. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Air Quality Alert issued July 11 at 2:55PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 2:55 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Central and south central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday morning behind a cold front. This first band of smoke is currently impacting northern Minnesota as it moves east during the day Friday. Air quality will worsen across northeast Minnesota Friday evening as smoke arrives over the region. A second round of smoke will move into northwest Minnesota late Friday evening. This smoke will be more widespread as it moves southeast overnight, and by Saturday afternoon the entire state may be impacted. The heaviest smoke on Saturday will be across the northern half of the state. Air quality will begin to improve across western Minnesota Sunday morning as cleaner air moves in from the west. By Sunday evening, the smoke should be gone from most of the state. Another round of smoke is possible across far northern Minnesota Sunday night.

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid all physical activities outdoors. The general public should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.