Cannon River (Minnesota), Welch (05355200)

StateMinnesotaLatestUnknown (2230 cfs)
RiverCannon RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-09-23 18:00 (51 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)
Discharge2230 cfs (median: 265 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)
Height6.14 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)
TrendSteady (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

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 It is no longer maintained. The original River Trips application is no longer updated (as of 1 Dec 2016) but can be checked for errors or for the condition of the data before it was converted to the new system.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
2026-09-23 18:00 6.14 2230 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 17:00 6.14 2230 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 16:00 6.14 2240 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 15:00 6.14 2240 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 14:00 6.14 2240 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 13:00 6.15 2250 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 12:00 6.15 2250 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 11:00 6.15 2250 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 10:00 6.16 2260 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 09:00 6.17 2270 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 08:00 6.14 2240 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 07:00 6.04 2140 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 06:00 5.97 2070 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 05:00 5.96 2060 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 04:00 5.96 2050 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 03:00 5.95 2040 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 02:00 5.94 2040 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 01:00 5.94 2030 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-23 00:00 5.93 2020 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-22 23:00 5.92 2010 12100 (2016) 61 (1932) 719 79 101 137 151 265 554 715 1510 2330
2026-09-22 22:00 5.91 2010 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 21:00 5.90 2000 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 20:00 5.90 1990 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 19:00 5.89 1990 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 18:00 5.89 1980 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 17:00 5.88 1980 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 16:00 5.88 1970 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 15:00 5.88 1970 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 14:00 5.88 1980 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 13:00 5.90 2000 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 12:00 5.90 2000 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 11:00 5.78 1870 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 10:00 5.70 1800 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 09:00 5.69 1780 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 08:00 5.67 1760 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 07:00 5.64 1730 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 06:00 5.55 1640 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 05:00 5.40 1500 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 04:00 5.33 1430 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 03:00 5.30 1400 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 02:00 5.22 1340 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 01:00 5.10 1230 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-22 00:00 5.02 1160 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490
2026-09-21 23:00 4.99 1140 7200 (2016) 52 (1940) 590 82 94 128 143 273 576 625 1420 2490

A total of 44 rows are displayed for years 1909 through 2024.