Cannon River (Minnesota), Welch (05355200)

StateMinnesotaLatestUnknown (413 cfs)
RiverCannon RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-07-29 10:00 (1 hour ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)(none)
Discharge413 cfs (median: 348 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)(none)
Height3.86 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)(none)
TrendRising (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)(none)
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)(none)

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Trips for Cannon River (Minnesota), Welch (05355200)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2022-07-29 Cannon Falls Miesville Ravine Park Total trip distance: 8.0 miles8.0 Good 380 3.82 None NoneNone Turner, SkipTurner, Skip NoneNone USGS Gauge Data:
Welch (05355200)
Discharge: 380
Height: 3.82
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Welch (05355200)<br />Discharge: 380<br />Height: 3.82
Source: TurnerSource: Turner

A total of 1 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Cannon River (Minnesota), Welch (05355200)

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Classic Trip List

The classic River Trips application is still available for use. It is updated with the new system using a data retrofit. It is no longer maintained. The original River Trips application is no longer updated (as of 1 Dec 2016) but can be checked for errors or for the condition of the data before it was converted to the new system.

Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-07-29 10:00 3.86 413 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 09:00 3.86 411 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 08:00 3.86 411 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 07:00 3.86 411 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 06:00 3.86 411 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 05:00 3.86 411 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 04:00 3.86 411 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 03:00 3.86 411 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 02:00 3.86 413 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 01:00 3.86 413 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-29 00:00 3.86 413 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-28 23:00 3.86 413 3290 (1997) 60 (1935) 602 92 101 134 169 348 783 1030 1410 2130
2026-07-28 22:00 3.86 413 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 21:00 3.86 414 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 20:00 3.86 414 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 19:00 3.87 415 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 18:00 3.87 415 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 17:00 3.87 416 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 16:00 3.87 416 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 15:00 3.88 419 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 14:00 3.88 420 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 13:00 3.88 424 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 12:00 3.90 429 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 11:00 3.90 433 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 10:00 3.90 434 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 09:00 3.90 434 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 08:00 3.90 434 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 07:00 3.91 435 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 06:00 3.91 436 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 05:00 3.92 440 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 04:00 3.93 445 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 03:00 3.94 454 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 02:00 3.96 464 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 01:00 3.98 473 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-28 00:00 4.00 482 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460
2026-07-27 23:00 4.02 492 4350 (1997) 65 (1940) 648 77 97 143 166 351 803 1110 1600 2460

A total of 36 rows are displayed for years 1909 through 2024.