Thief River Near Thief River Falls, Mn Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 84 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.16 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 119 .

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The river is fed by various small streams and wetlands, and drains into the Red River of the North. There are no major tributaries or dams along the river. The flow of the Thief River is typically highest in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and lowest in the fall and winter months. Interestingly, the Thief River is named after a group of Dakota Native Americans who were erroneously accused of stealing horses. Overall, the hydrology of the Thief River is relatively straightforward, with no major quirks or complexities.