Straight River Near Faribault, Mn Realtime Data
STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
125
Discharge (cfs)
4.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 125 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.10 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 167 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's main constituents are runoff from precipitation and groundwater. There are no major tributaries or dams on the Straight River, but there are several small streams that flow into it. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Straight River was named for its straight channel, unlike most rivers which meander. Additionally, the river has a unique geological history, with ancient glacial outlets and evidence of prehistoric human activity in the area.
August 22, 2026
| Elevation | 1,069.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.1 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1039.3 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 125.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 123% |
| Year Over Year Average | 101 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,460 cfs |
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