Red Lake River At Crookston, Mn Realtime Data
RED LAKE RIVER AT CROOKSTON, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
546
Discharge (cfs)
5.0
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05079000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 546 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.02 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 389 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is not significantly impacted by dams or major tributaries in the area. Seasonally, the river experiences high flows during the spring and early summer months, with lower flows in the fall and winter. Interestingly, the Red Lake River was once known for its thriving sturgeon population, but the species has been largely wiped out due to overfishing and habitat destruction. Overall, the hydrology of the Red Lake River at Crookston is fairly straightforward, with no major quirks or unusual features to note.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 851.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.02 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 839.02 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 546.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 85% |
| Year Over Year Average | 644 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 25,200 cfs |
| Geolocation | 47.78, -96.61 |
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