Minnesota River Near Lac Qui Parle, Mn Realtime Data
MINNESOTA RIVER NEAR LAC QUI PARLE, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
892
Discharge (cfs)
23.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 892 cfs, and a gauge height of 23.60 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 855 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is heavily impacted by agricultural activities, with nutrient runoff contributing to issues such as harmful algae blooms. There are several dams along the river, including the Lac Qui Parle Dam, which was built for hydroelectric power generation. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences high flows in the spring due to snowmelt, and low flows in late summer and early fall. Interesting facts about the river include its importance as a migratory flyway for waterfowl, and the fact that it was once a major trade route for Native American tribes.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 923.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 23.6 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 924.14 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 892.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 42% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,130 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 25,300 cfs |
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