Prairie River Near Taconite, Mn Realtime Data
PRAIRIE RIVER NEAR TACONITE, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
35
Discharge (cfs)
1.9
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05212700
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 35 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.92 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 32 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main contributing factors to the flow are precipitation, snowmelt, and groundwater. The river has several tributaries, including Trout Creek and Swan River. There are no dams on the river that affect the flow. The hydrology of the river is influenced by seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. Interesting facts about the river include that it is a popular destination for fishing and recreation, and it is home to several species of fish, including walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 1,332.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.92 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1298.28 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 35.2 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 52% |
| Year Over Year Average | 68 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,470 cfs |
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