Apple River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the Apple River is flowing at 415 cfs near Hanover, IL — 468% of normal for the date and up 153% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Apple River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Hanover, the Apple River is running 415 cfs — 468% of normal, up 153% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 468% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Hanover (+153%).
How the Apple River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Hanover596 ft 415 cfs468%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Apple River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (468%).
Apple River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Apple River Near Hanover IL
Oct 2, 1:15 AM · USGS 05419000 |
415 cfs | 468% | +153% | 4.68 ft | 596 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Apple River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Apple River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Apple River
The Apple River is a small river located in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. It is approximately 76 miles long and flows into the St. Croix River. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation and logging in the past. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational activities such as tubing, canoeing, and fishing. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Deer Lake Dam, Cedar Lake Dam, and the Apple River Flowage Dam. These dams are used for flood control and to generate hydroelectric power. The river also plays an important role in agriculture, providing irrigation water for crops in the surrounding areas. Despite being a small river, the Apple River is an important part of the local ecosystem and economy.
About the Apple River
How is the Apple River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Apple River is flowing at 415 cfs near Hanover, IL, about 468% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Apple River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Apple River is at 468% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.