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...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND THE SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis and Northern Cook and Lake. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph today. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph on Tuesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. * IMPACTS...The rapid spread of any fires may occur due to the forecast weather conditions and dry fuels per guidance from local land management agencies.

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Little Fork River

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Until 2026-07-13T14:45:00-05:00 • National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND THE SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, North St. Louis and Northern Cook and Lake. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph today. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph on Tuesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. * IMPACTS...The rapid spread of any fires may occur due to the forecast weather conditions and dry fuels per guidance from local land management agencies.

LITTLE FORK RIVER AT LITTLEFORK, MN

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146

Discharge (cfs)

2.5

Gauge Height (ft)

USGS 05131500

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 146 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.54 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 163 .

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It is a tributary of the Rainy River and is subject to seasonal fluctuations in flow. There are no major dams on the Little Fork River, but there are several smaller dams and impoundments that can impact flow. The river supports a diverse population of aquatic life, including walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Interestingly, the Little Fork River is known for its large and aggressive snapping turtles, which can be found in the river and its tributaries. Overall, the Little Fork River is an important part of the freshwater ecosystem in northern Minnesota.

July 13, 2026

Elevation	1,083.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft	2.54 ft
Streamflow, ft³/s	146.0 ft3/s
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft	1087.56 ft
Percent of Normal	30%
Year Over Year Average	499 cfs
24hr Flow Prediction	cfs
Maximum Recorded	16,800 cfs

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LITTLE FORK RIVER AT LITTLEFORK, MN

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146

Discharge (cfs)

2.5

Gauge Height (ft)

July 13, 2026

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LITTLE FORK RIVER AT LITTLEFORK, MN

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146

Discharge (cfs)

2.5

Gauge Height (ft)

July 13, 2026

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