Cannon River (Minnesota), Welch (05355200)

StateMinnesotaLatestUnknown (392 cfs)
RiverCannon RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-10-23 18:00 (22 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)
Discharge392 cfs (median: 300 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)
Height3.97 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)
TrendFalling (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 It is no longer maintained. The original River Trips application is no longer updated (as of 1 Dec 2016) but can be checked for errors or for the condition of the data before it was converted to the new system.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
2026-10-23 18:00 3.97 392 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 17:00 4.00 409 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 16:00 4.02 414 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 15:00 4.02 415 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 14:00 4.01 413 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 13:00 4.01 413 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 12:00 4.02 414 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 11:00 4.02 415 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 10:00 4.02 415 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 09:00 4.02 415 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 08:00 4.02 415 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 07:00 4.02 415 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 06:00 4.02 415 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 05:00 4.02 415 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 04:00 4.02 414 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 03:00 4.00 406 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 02:00 3.92 371 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 01:00 3.93 373 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-23 00:00 4.04 426 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-22 23:00 4.14 475 2800 (2020) 57 (1934) 501 74 89 128 150 300 590 677 1240 1950
2026-10-22 22:00 4.10 458 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 21:00 4.08 445 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 20:00 4.08 444 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 19:00 4.08 445 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 18:00 4.08 444 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 17:00 4.07 442 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 16:00 4.08 444 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 15:00 4.08 444 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 14:00 4.07 440 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 13:00 4.07 440 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 12:00 4.08 445 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 11:00 4.08 445 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 10:00 4.08 445 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 09:00 4.08 446 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 07:00 4.08 448 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 06:00 4.08 448 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 05:00 4.08 448 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 04:00 4.08 448 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 03:00 4.08 449 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 02:00 4.09 451 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 01:00 4.11 460 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-22 00:00 4.13 474 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110
2026-10-21 23:00 4.14 475 3070 (2008) 34 (1934) 503 78 90 142 152 288 569 638 1280 2110

A total of 43 rows are displayed for years 1910 through 2025.