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Yellow Medicine River

Minnesota • 44.7152, -95.5441
Length
109 mi
176 km
Elevation
1,833′ → 870′
962 ft drop
Stream Order
5
Medium River
Slope
0.17%
8.8 ft/mi
Drainage
596 mi²
1,543 km²
Avg Flow
183 cfs
1.3 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,352 mi
3,786 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
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Water Level Gauges on Yellow Medicine River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Yellow Medicine River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Yellow Medicine River

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Yellow Medicine River.