Lac Qui Parle River Near Lac Qui Parle, Mn Realtime Data
LAC QUI PARLE RIVER NEAR LAC QUI PARLE, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
54
Discharge (cfs)
5.5
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05300000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 54 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.46 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 94 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is mostly fed by surface runoff from agricultural and forested lands. There are no significant tributaries or dams along the river. The river experiences low flow in the summer due to low precipitation levels and high evapotranspiration rates. High flow events occur in the spring due to snowmelt and in the fall due to precipitation. Interesting fact: The Lac qui Parle River is known for its strong walleye fishery and is a popular spot for anglers.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 973.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.46 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 53.5 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 952.72 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 22% |
| Year Over Year Average | 251 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 8,450 cfs |
| Geolocation | 45.00, -95.92 |
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