Flow report
Minnesota streamflow
Live discharge, gauge height, water temperature, and percent-of-normal readings from every USGS streamgauge in Minnesota. Built for paddlers, anglers, water managers, and flood researchers.
USGS gauges
99
State percent normal
47%
Paddle runs
1
Updated
May 16
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May
16
2026
Flow briefing
Streamflow levels across Minnesota are currently 47% of normal, with the Mississippi River At Winona reporting the highest discharge in the state at 34,300 cfs and a gauge stage of 5.85 ft.
Meanwhile, the Crow Wing River Near Pillager is seeing a spike today — up 6% since yesterday and currently running near peak.
Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into Minnesota's named rivers.
Active weather warnings for Minnesota
# Minnesota Natural Disaster Report
Minnesota faces multiple hazards this weekend requiring immediate attention. Near-critical fire weather conditions are expected Saturday across the state, with relative humidity dropping to 20-30% and northwest winds gusting 20-25 mph—creating dangerous conditions for rapid fire spread, particularly affecting the Brainerd lakes area and northeastern regions including Lake and St. Louis counties. Simultaneously, a Flood Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday for far northwest Lake County and northern St. Louis County, where minor flooding from rain and snowmelt continues with additional 1-2 inches of rain forecast. High-end severe weather threatens Sunday and Monday statewide. Residents should check DNR burning restrictions before any outdoor burning, avoid fire-prone areas, stay alert to rapidly changing conditions, and prepare for potential severe storms. Monitor weather.gov for updates and heed all local warnings.
Minnesota faces multiple hazards this weekend requiring immediate attention. Near-critical fire weather conditions are expected Saturday across the state, with relative humidity dropping to 20-30% and northwest winds gusting 20-25 mph—creating dangerous conditions for rapid fire spread, particularly affecting the Brainerd lakes area and northeastern regions including Lake and St. Louis counties. Simultaneously, a Flood Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday for far northwest Lake County and northern St. Louis County, where minor flooding from rain and snowmelt continues with additional 1-2 inches of rain forecast. High-end severe weather threatens Sunday and Monday statewide. Residents should check DNR burning restrictions before any outdoor burning, avoid fire-prone areas, stay alert to rapidly changing conditions, and prepare for potential severe storms. Monitor weather.gov for updates and heed all local warnings.
Minnesota at a glance
State-wide streamflow overview
The Minnesota flow picture in four data points -- where the state sits versus historical norms, what's flowing hardest, and what's spiking fastest.
Percent of normal
47%
100% is the historical norm. Below 70% indicates drought; above 130% can flag elevated flood risk.
Highest discharge
Mississippi River At Winona
34,300 cfs
Gauge stage 5.85 ft
Biggest 24h spike
Crow Wing River Near Pillager
+6%
Now 1,120 cfs
Network coverage
Gauges + rivers tracked
99 + 41
USGS gauges feeding 41 named rivers in Minnesota.
Full streamgauge inventory
Minnesota USGS streamgauges
Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in Minnesota. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pigeon River At Middle Falls Nr Grand Portage Mn, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 04010500 |
1,970 cfs | 7.04 ft | · | 63°F | 807 ft | Baptism-Brule |
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Knife River Near Two Harbors, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 04015330 |
43 cfs | 26.21 ft | 38°F | 67°F | 620 ft | Beaver-Lester |
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St. Louis River At Scanlon, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 04024000 |
2,670 cfs | 4.45 ft | 58°F | 69°F | 1,109 ft | St. Louis |
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Mississippi River Near Bemidji, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05200510 |
217 cfs | 3.05 ft | · | 66°F | 1,318 ft | Mississippi Headwaters |
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Mississippi River At Grand Rapids, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05211000 |
550 cfs | 3.61 ft | · | 65°F | 1,246 ft | Prairie-Willow |
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Prairie River Near Taconite, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05212700 |
202 cfs | 3.48 ft | · | 65°F | 1,332 ft | Prairie-Willow |
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Mississippi River At Brainerd, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05242300 |
2,380 cfs | 5.95 ft | · | 74°F | 1,167 ft | Elk-Nokasippi |
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Mississippi River At Aitkin, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05227500 |
2,240 cfs | 5.91 ft | · | 73°F | 1,206 ft | Elk-Nokasippi |
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Crow Wing River Near Pillager, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05247500 |
1,120 cfs | 4.00 ft | · | 74°F | 1,161 ft | Crow Wing |
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Crow Wing River At Nimrod, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05244000 |
343 cfs | 2.74 ft | · | 72°F | 1,326 ft | Crow Wing |
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Straight River Near Park Rapids, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05243725 |
46 cfs | 1.11 ft | · | 70°F | 1,411 ft | Crow Wing |
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Long Prairie River At Long Prairie, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05245100 |
169 cfs | 2.53 ft | · | 72°F | 1,297 ft | Long Prairie |
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Mississippi River Near Royalton, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05267000 |
4,130 cfs | 9.64 ft | · | 75°F | 1,017 ft | Platte-Spunk |
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Sauk River Near St. Cloud, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05270500 |
517 cfs | 2.52 ft | · | 77°F | 1,024 ft | Sauk |
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Elk River Near Big Lake, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05275000 |
236 cfs | 1.10 ft | · | 78°F | 932 ft | Clearwater-Elk |
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Mississippi River At St. Cloud, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05270700 |
5,140 cfs | 5.10 ft | · | 77°F | 954 ft | Clearwater-Elk |
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Crow River At Rockford, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05280000 |
1,430 cfs | 4.25 ft | · | 80°F | 932 ft | Crow |
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Mississippi River Below L&D #2 At Hastings, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05331580 |
16,800 cfs | 7.82 ft | · | 83°F | · | Twin Cities |
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Mississippi River At St. Paul, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05331000 |
14,900 cfs | 3.58 ft | · | 83°F | 695 ft | Twin Cities |
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Shingle Creek At Queen Ave In Minneapolis, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05288705 |
5 cfs | 9.27 ft | 64°F | 82°F | 905 ft | Twin Cities |
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Mississippi River Near Anoka, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05288500 |
8,560 cfs | 3.95 ft | · | 81°F | 817 ft | Twin Cities |
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Elm Creek Nr Champlin, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05287890 |
19 cfs | 3.94 ft | · | 80°F | 870 ft | Twin Cities |
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Mississippi River At Anoka, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05283500 |
7,200 cfs | 4.74 ft | · | 80°F | 827 ft | Twin Cities |
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Rum River Near St. Francis, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05286000 |
494 cfs | 3.09 ft | · | 79°F | 866 ft | Rum |
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Yellow Bank River Near Odessa, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05293000 |
59 cfs | 2.74 ft | · | 78°F | 955 ft | Upper Minnesota |
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Minnesota River At Ortonville, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05292000 |
84 cfs | 2.03 ft | · | 73°F | 972 ft | Upper Minnesota |
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Pomme De Terre River At Appleton, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05294000 |
219 cfs | 5.28 ft | · | 78°F | 984 ft | Pomme De Terre |
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Lac Qui Parle River Near Lac Qui Parle, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05300000 |
213 cfs | 6.10 ft | · | 79°F | 973 ft | Lac Qui Parle |
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Yellow Medicine River Near Granite Falls, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05313500 |
173 cfs | 3.73 ft | · | 80°F | 986 ft | Hawk-Yellow Medicine |
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Minnesota River At Montevideo, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05311000 |
1,550 cfs | 6.64 ft | · | 80°F | 928 ft | Hawk-Yellow Medicine |
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Minnesota River Near Lac Qui Parle, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05301000 |
1,130 cfs | 24.60 ft | · | 80°F | 923 ft | Lac Qui Parle |
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Chippewa River Near Watson, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05305000 |
405 cfs | 38.31 ft | · | 79°F | 941 ft | Chippewa |
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Chippewa River Near Milan, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05304500 |
696 cfs | 2.54 ft | · | 79°F | 975 ft | Chippewa |
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Redwood River Near Marshall, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05315000 |
20 cfs | 7.05 ft | · | 81°F | 1,199 ft | Redwood |
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Redwood River Near Redwood Falls, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05316500 |
161 cfs | 2.52 ft | · | 81°F | 988 ft | Redwood |
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Minnesota River At Mankato, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05325000 |
5,780 cfs | 6.82 ft | · | 84°F | 759 ft | Middle Minnesota |
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Little Cottonwood River Near Courtland, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05317200 |
82 cfs | 3.55 ft | · | 84°F | 810 ft | Middle Minnesota |
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Minnesota River At New Ulm, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05316770 |
3,380 cfs | 789.47 ft | · | 84°F | 794 ft | Middle Minnesota |
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Minnesota River At Morton, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05316580 |
2,790 cfs | 13.19 ft | · | 81°F | 824 ft | Middle Minnesota |
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Cottonwood River Near New Ulm, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05317000 |
544 cfs | 5.02 ft | · | 84°F | 800 ft | Cottonwood |
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Blue Earth River Near Rapidan, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05320000 |
989 cfs | 9.04 ft | · | 84°F | 807 ft | Blue Earth |
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Watonwan River Near Garden City, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05319500 |
360 cfs | 2.12 ft | · | 84°F | 931 ft | Watonwan |
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Le Sueur River Near Rapidan, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05320500 |
264 cfs | 6.26 ft | · | 83°F | 776 ft | Le Sueur |
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High Island Creek Near Henderson, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05327000 |
58 cfs | 4.08 ft | · | 83°F | 731 ft | Lower Minnesota |
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Minnesota River Near Jordan, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05330000 |
6,600 cfs | 10.24 ft | · | 83°F | 715 ft | Lower Minnesota |
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Minnesota River At Fort Snelling State Park, Mn
7 years ago · USGS 05330920 |
6,620 cfs | 688.05 ft | · | 82°F | 692 ft | Lower Minnesota |
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Kettle River Below Sandstone, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05336700 |
432 cfs | 4.75 ft | · | 76°F | 936 ft | Kettle |
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Snake River Near Pine City, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05338500 |
490 cfs | 3.48 ft | · | 76°F | 922 ft | Snake |
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Mississippi River At Red Wing, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05355250 |
21,000 cfs | 4.13 ft | · | 81°F | 669 ft | Rush-Vermillion |
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Vermillion River Near Empire, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05345000 |
36 cfs | 2.20 ft | · | 82°F | 863 ft | Rush-Vermillion |
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Straight River Near Faribault, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05353800 |
147 cfs | 4.18 ft | · | 81°F | 1,069 ft | Cannon |
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Cannon River At Welch, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05355200 |
344 cfs | 3.82 ft | · | 82°F | 741 ft | Cannon |
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Mississippi River At Winona, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05378500 |
34,300 cfs | 5.85 ft | · | 82°F | 644 ft | Buffalo-Whitewater |
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South Fork Zumbro River At Rochester, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05372995 |
187 cfs | 3.03 ft | · | 81°F | 951 ft | Zumbro |
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Zumbro River At Kellogg, Mn
6 years ago · USGS 05374900 |
1,550 cfs | 3.16 ft | 44°F | 63°F | 671 ft | Zumbro |
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South Fork Root River Near Houston, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05385500 |
182 cfs | 2.14 ft | · | 85°F | 692 ft | Root |
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Root River Near Houston, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05385000 |
850 cfs | 3.78 ft | · | 84°F | 670 ft | Root |
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Root River Near Pilot Mound, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05383950 |
373 cfs | 8.26 ft | · | 82°F | 855 ft | Root |
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Cedar River Near Austin, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05457000 |
182 cfs | 3.22 ft | 69°F | 81°F | 1,163 ft | Upper Cedar |
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Des Moines River At Jackson, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05476000 |
554 cfs | 8.38 ft | · | 82°F | 1,315 ft | Upper Des Moines |
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Bois De Sioux River Near Doran, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05051300 |
150 cfs | 7.78 ft | · | 74°F | 957 ft | Bois De Sioux |
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Otter Tail River Bl Orwell D Nr Fergus Falls, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05046000 |
525 cfs | 3.09 ft | · | 73°F | 1,032 ft | Otter Tail |
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Otter Tail River Near Elizabeth, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05030500 |
341 cfs | 5.66 ft | · | 73°F | 1,272 ft | Otter Tail |
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South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05061500 |
73 cfs | 6.11 ft | · | 71°F | 913 ft | Buffalo |
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Buffalo River Near Hawley, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05061000 |
47 cfs | 3.42 ft | · | 69°F | 1,121 ft | Buffalo |
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Buffalo River Near Dilworth, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05062000 |
136 cfs | 4.52 ft | · | 70°F | 892 ft | Buffalo |
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Marsh River Near Shelly, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05067500 |
5 cfs | 4.13 ft | · | 66°F | 848 ft | Elm-Marsh |
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Wild Rice River At Twin Valley, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05062500 |
200 cfs | 2.63 ft | · | 65°F | 1,016 ft | Eastern Wild Rice |
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Wild Rice River At Hendrum, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05064000 |
271 cfs | 5.40 ft | · | 68°F | 851 ft | Eastern Wild Rice |
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Sand Hill River At Climax, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05069000 |
63 cfs | 4.56 ft | · | 63°F | 829 ft | Sandhill-Wilson |
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Red Lake River Near Red Lake, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05074500 |
207 cfs | 68.73 ft | · | 60°F | 1,175 ft | Red Lake |
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County Ditch 65 Near Maple Bay, Mn
10 years ago · USGS 05079250 |
1 cfs | 0.59 ft | · | 72°F | 1,139 ft | Sandhill-Wilson |
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County Ditch 72 (Burnham Ck) Nr. Maple Bay (Sw3), Mn
10 years ago · USGS 05079200 |
0 cfs | 1.90 ft | · | 72°F | 1,129 ft | Red Lake |
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County Ditch 140 Near Benoit, Mn
13 years ago · USGS 05078730 |
0 cfs | 0.57 ft | · | 73°F | 1,036 ft | Red Lake |
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Red Lake River At Crookston, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05079000 |
800 cfs | 5.47 ft | · | 63°F | 851 ft | Red Lake |
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Judicial Ditch 66 Near Marcoux Corners, Mn
10 years ago · USGS 05078770 |
0 cfs | 1.21 ft | · | 72°F | 1,041 ft | Red Lake |
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Red Lake River At Fisher, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05080000 |
895 cfs | 12.16 ft | · | 62°F | 812 ft | Red Lake |
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Cyr Creek Near Marcoux Corners, Mn
9 years ago · USGS 05078520 |
42 cfs | 3.23 ft | · | 71°F | 1,056 ft | Red Lake |
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Red Lake River At High Landing Nr Goodridge, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05075000 |
254 cfs | 3.03 ft | · | 59°F | 1,151 ft | Red Lake |
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Thief River Near Thief River Falls, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05076000 |
50 cfs | 4.95 ft | · | 58°F | 1,129 ft | Thief |
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Judicial Ditch 64 Near Mentor, Mn
9 years ago · USGS 05078470 |
43 cfs | 3.26 ft | · | 71°F | 1,126 ft | Clearwater |
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Lost River At Oklee, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05078230 |
42 cfs | 4.34 ft | · | 60°F | 1,133 ft | Clearwater |
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Clearwater River At Red Lake Falls, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05078500 |
205 cfs | 5.86 ft | · | 60°F | 955 ft | Clearwater |
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Clearwater River At Plummer, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05078000 |
84 cfs | 3.06 ft | · | 59°F | 1,105 ft | Clearwater |
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Middle River At Argyle, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05087500 |
23 cfs | 3.69 ft | · | 59°F | 839 ft | Snake |
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South Branch Two Rivers At Lake Bronson, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05094000 |
46 cfs | 3.95 ft | · | 57°F | 955 ft | Two Rivers |
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Roseau River Below South Fork Near Malung, Mn
2 years ago · USGS 05104500 |
44 cfs | 3.20 ft | · | 55°F | 1,050 ft | Roseau |
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Roseau River At Ross, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05107500 |
394 cfs | 6.38 ft | · | 54°F | 1,031 ft | Roseau |
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Roseau River Below State Ditch 51 Nr Caribou, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05112000 |
608 cfs | 4.84 ft | · | 54°F | 1,008 ft | Roseau |
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Sprague Creek Near Sprague, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05106000 |
136 cfs | 4.56 ft | · | 54°F | 1,050 ft | Roseau |
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South Kawishiwi River Near Ely, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05125000 |
1,450 cfs | 4.71 ft | · | 62°F | 1,427 ft | Rainy Headwaters |
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South Kawishiwi R Abv White Iron Lake Nr Ely, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05126210 |
2,210 cfs | 6.85 ft | · | 61°F | 1,391 ft | Rainy Headwaters |
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Kawishiwi River Near Ely, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05124480 |
1,010 cfs | 5.18 ft | 50°F | 61°F | 1,427 ft | Rainy Headwaters |
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Basswood River Near Winton, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05127500 |
6,670 cfs | 6.67 ft | · | 58°F | 1,299 ft | Rainy Headwaters |
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Vermilion River Nr Crane Lake, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05129115 |
1,110 cfs | 9.06 ft | · | 59°F | 1,183 ft | Vermilion |
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Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lk Nr Ray, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05129290 |
467 cfs | 17.20 ft | · | 54°F | 1,132 ft | Rainy Lake |
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Little Fork River At Littlefork, Mn
11 hours ago · USGS 05131500 |
1,240 cfs | 4.35 ft | · | 57°F | 1,083 ft | Little Fork |
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Big Fork River At Big Falls, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05132000 |
618 cfs | 3.87 ft | · | 58°F | 1,182 ft | Big Fork |
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Rapid River Near Baudette, Mn
12 hours ago · USGS 05134200 |
334 cfs | 4.03 ft | · | 55°F | 1,116 ft | Rapid |
Whitewater & paddle
Minnesota river runs
Paddleable river sections in Minnesota keyed to USGS gauges, with live streamflow and whitewater class.
| River run | Status | Streamflow | Air temp | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Saint Louis | Runnable | 6,710 cfs | 40°F | II+ TO IV |
By river
Explore Minnesota's named rivers
Rivers across Minnesota with USGS gauge coverage. Tap any one to see every gauge that reports on it -- great for paddlers, anglers, and watershed researchers narrowing in on a specific drainage.
Basswood River
Blue Earth River
Buffalo River
Cannon River
Cedar River
Chippewa River
Clearwater River
Cottonwood River
Crow River
Crow Wing River
Kawishiwi River
Kettle River
Knife River
Little Cottonwood River
Little Fork River
Long Prairie River
Lost River
Marsh River
Middle River
Minnesota River
Mississippi River
Otter Tail River
Pigeon River
Prairie River
Rapid River
Redwood River
Root River
Roseau River
Sand Hill River
Sauk River
Snake River
South Kawishiwi River
Straight River
Thief River
Vermilion River
Vermillion River
Watonwan River
Wild Rice River
Yellow Bank River
Yellow Medicine River
Zumbro River
Flow report FAQ
About Minnesota streamflow
Where does the Minnesota streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the Minnesota data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a Minnesota gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.
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