Station Name: Minnesota City L&D 5
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 663 feet

Nearest Address:
12554 US-61 N
Minnesota City, MN 55959
Winona County

GPS Coordinates: 44.16, -91.8122

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 11:14AM CDT until April 18 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River Near Galesville affecting Trempealeau and La Crosse zones. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River at Black River Falls affecting Jackson County. .Thunderstorms are expected to develop across much of the Black River drainage basin Monday evening through the overnight hours. These river forecasts take into account an expected 1 to 1.5 inches of rain upstream of Black River Falls into the headwaters of Taylor County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Black River near Galesville. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. The approaches on both ends of the County Road VV bridge over the Black River in Jackson County may begin to flood and the bridge gates may be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 300 AM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 9:37PM CDT until April 18 at 8:12PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 9:37 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River Near Galesville affecting Trempealeau and La Crosse zones. .The Black River basin has received a widespread 1 to 2+ inches of rain. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Black River near Galesville. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. The approaches on both ends of the County Road VV bridge over the Black River in Jackson County may begin to flood and the bridge gates may be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 11:01PM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:01 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin, including the following counties, in central Wisconsin, Adams and Juneau. In southwest Wisconsin, Richland and Vernon. In west central Wisconsin, La Crosse and Monroe. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall on saturated ground. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts, are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.