Basswood River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Basswood River is flowing at 175 cfs near Winton, MN — 34% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Basswood 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 Winton, the Basswood River is running 175 cfs — 34% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 34% of normal).
How the Basswood 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
- Winton1,299 ft 175 cfs34%
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 Basswood River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (34%).
Basswood River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Basswood River Near Winton MN
Oct 9, 2:30 AM · USGS 05127500 |
175 cfs | 34% | 0% | 2.18 ft | 1,299 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 Basswood River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Basswood 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).
Basswood River
The Basswood River is a 70-mile-long waterway that flows through northeastern Minnesota and into Ontario, Canada. The river is known for its abundant wildlife and scenic beauty, and it has a rich history of Native American and European settlement. The river's hydrology is influenced by several large reservoirs, including the Basswood Lake and Fall Lake, which were created by the construction of hydroelectric dams in the early 20th century. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping, and it supports a variety of agricultural uses in the surrounding areas. Despite some environmental concerns related to dam operations and water quality, the Basswood River remains an important natural resource for the region.
Fishing near the Basswood River
About the Basswood River
How is the Basswood River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Basswood River is flowing at 175 cfs near Winton, MN, about 34% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Basswood River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Basswood River is at 34% 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.