Elk River Near Big Lake, Mn Realtime Data
ELK RIVER NEAR BIG LAKE, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
57
Discharge (cfs)
0.9
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05275000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 57 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.90 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 63 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is mainly fed by precipitation and runoff from the surrounding watershed. Some of its tributaries include the West Branch Elk River and the Little Elk River. Seasonally, the river experiences high flows during spring due to snowmelt and heavy rainfall, while low flows occur during summer and fall. There are no major dams on the Elk River near Big Lake. Interestingly, the river is known for its recreational opportunities, such as fishing and kayaking, and has a history of being used for logging in the past.
August 10, 2026
| Elevation | 932.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 0.9 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 56.5 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 900.94 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 27% |
| Year Over Year Average | 210 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,430 cfs |
| Geolocation | 45.33, -93.67 |
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