Kawishiwi River Near Ely, Mn Realtime Data
KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
42
Discharge (cfs)
2.9
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05124480
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 42 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.85 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 48 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river system includes several tributaries, including the South Kawishiwi River and the Embarrass River. There are no major dams along the river. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the winter. Interestingly, the Kawishiwi River was featured in Sigurd Olson's book "The Singing Wilderness," and is known for its abundant wildlife and excellent fishing opportunities.
August 5, 2026
| Elevation | 1,427.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.85 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1441.08 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 42.4 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 22.8 deg C |
| Temperature, water, °F | 41.1 deg F |
| Percent of Normal | 41% |
| Year Over Year Average | 105 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,890 cfs |
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