OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Straight River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Straight River Near Park Rapids • Midwest• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

1.23 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

49 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

1,400 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 05243725 • COORD: 46.875°, -95.066°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 8:19 PM

Straight River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Straight River)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 1.23 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Straight River

The Straight River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Midwest basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Straight River Near Park Rapids gauging station (coordinates: 46.8749°N, -95.0663°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Midwest

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Straight River Near

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Straight River Near Park Rapids CURRENT GAUGE	Midwest	46.875°, -95.066°	05243725	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Straight River

What is the current Straight River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Straight River water level at Straight River Near Park Rapids is measured at 1.23 ft with an observed discharge of 49 ft3/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Straight River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Straight River is located at coordinates 46.8749° Latitude and -95.0663° Longitude in Midwest. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 05243725.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Straight River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Straight River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Straight River flow? ↓

The Straight River courses through United States across the Midwest basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.