Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Gauge is 14 miles downstream, with a few significant tributaries, so actual flow in this reach will be less. Nonetheless, the gauge should provide quite accurate indication of runnability.

At least one fun feature can be found anywhere within the range of 4.6 ft (1125 cfs) to 7.7 ft (5000 cfs).
Optimum is between 5.5 ft (1850 cfs) and 7.2 ft (3800 cfs).

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
CANNON RIVER AT WELCH, MN
usgs-05355200 1125 - 5000 cfs I-II 63d22h11m 302 cfs (rc= -1.1 )
Gauge is 14 miles downstream, with a few significant tributaries. Some regulation may be possible. Actual flow in this reach is likely somewhat less than gauge
RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
1125 -1850 cfs barely runnable-med runnable I-II Lower playable range.
1850 -3800 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable I-II 'Optimum' playable range.
3800 -5000 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable I-II Upper playable range.

Report - Reports of Cannon B) Lake Byllesby to Third Street in Canon Falls (2 miles) and related gauges

Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.

Reports

When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
Cannon [MN] Take-out wave (full size) 7.7' Rob Smage
1y261d17h51m @Cannon B) Lake Byllesby to Third Street in Canon Falls (2 miles) [MN] Little Cannon Falls n/a Rob Smage