Cannon River (Minnesota), Welch (05355200)

StateMinnesotaLatestUnknown (509 cfs)
RiverCannon RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-06 16:00 (38 minutes 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)
Discharge509 cfs (median: 707 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)
Height4.15 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 (rising 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

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-06-06 16:00 4.15 509 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 15:00 4.06 462 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 14:00 3.96 411 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 13:00 3.92 395 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 12:00 3.92 394 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 11:00 3.92 392 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 10:00 3.92 391 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 09:00 3.91 389 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 08:00 3.90 384 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 07:00 3.89 378 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 06:00 3.86 366 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 05:00 3.82 348 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 04:00 3.78 331 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 03:00 3.81 343 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 02:00 3.90 385 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 01:00 4.02 442 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-06 00:00 4.14 505 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-05 23:00 4.22 545 6230 (2024) 69 (1934) 996 96 172 249 306 707 1370 1460 2340 3900
2026-06-05 22:00 4.22 551 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 21:00 4.20 534 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 20:00 4.14 504 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 19:00 4.05 455 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 18:00 3.96 411 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 17:00 3.96 409 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 16:00 4.00 429 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 15:00 4.02 440 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 14:00 4.02 441 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 13:00 4.02 441 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 12:00 4.02 439 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 11:00 4.01 436 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 10:00 4.00 434 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 09:00 4.00 430 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 08:00 3.99 428 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 07:00 3.98 424 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 06:00 3.98 421 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 05:00 3.98 419 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 04:00 3.98 419 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 03:00 3.98 422 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 02:00 4.00 430 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 01:00 4.03 446 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-05 00:00 4.07 466 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920
2026-06-04 23:00 4.09 478 6640 (2024) 64 (1934) 1020 132 200 244 265 668 1300 1540 2490 2920

A total of 42 rows are displayed for years 1910 through 2024.