Gauge Conditions

Yellow Medicine River near Granite Falls, MN Upstream Primary

Runnable: 300.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Likely too low for reasonable whitewater trip. (We lack first-hand awareness here. Please add a comment or report.)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

A pretty fair-sized island splits the flow. As of the date of the present satellite images, there appears to be considerable wood accumulated at the head of this island, and on a much smaller island toward the end of the left channel. Passage appears possible, but could change at any time.

Heading down the right channel may be the safer choice for those inexperienced in dealing with snags in strong currents.