Straight River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Straight River today?

Straight River water levels are measured at USGS gauge STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT, MN; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Straight River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Straight River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Straight River, measured at USGS station STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT, MN (4.9 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

4.45 ft

Updated 27 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

235 cfs

Boat Ramps on Straight River (5)

Straight River, Kroghs Landing Public Water Access Site — Walcott Township, Minnesota
Straight River, Morehouse Public Water Access Site — Owatonna, Minnesota
Straight River, Teepee Tonka Public Water Access Site — Faribault, Minnesota
Straight River, Medford Public Water Access Site — Medford, Minnesota
Straight River, Co Rd 45 Public Water Access Site — Clinton Falls Township, Minnesota

See all Straight River boat ramps →

Straight River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Straight River today?

The USGS gauge for Straight River (STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT, MN) currently reads a gauge height of 4.45 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Straight River high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Straight River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 5 boat ramps on Straight River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05353800. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.