Red Cedar River Near Colfax, Wi Realtime Data
RED CEDAR RIVER NEAR COLFAX, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
377
Discharge (cfs)
2.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 377 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.24 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 376 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by snowmelt and precipitation, with occasional contributions from groundwater. The river is home to several tributaries, including Otter Creek, Elk Creek, and Hay Creek, which can impact flow rates. The hydrology of the river is influenced by seasonal trends such as snowmelt in the spring and reduced flow in the summer. The river is also home to a dam in Menomonie, WI, which can impact flow rates upstream. Interestingly, the Red Cedar River is known for its diverse fish populations, including smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye.
August 12, 2026
| Elevation | 941.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.24 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 934.01 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 377.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 45% |
| Year Over Year Average | 848 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 8,700 cfs |
| Geolocation | 45.05, -91.71 |
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