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Bois Brule River Flow Today

As of October 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Bois Brule River is flowing at 110 cfs at Brule, WI — 69% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite

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1 1 reporting · upstream → down
Bois Brule River At Brule: 69% of normal
Typical gauge
69% of normal for the date
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110cfs Brule
Updated
Oct 22, 2:00 AM
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River briefing · Oct 22, 2026

Bois Brule 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 Brule, the Bois Brule River is running 110 cfs — 69% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 69% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Bois Brule 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

  1. Brule990 ft 110 cfs69%

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 Bois Brule River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (69%).

Typical gauge 69%
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Bois Brule River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Bois Brule River At Brule WI
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 04025500
110 cfs 69% +1% 1.46 ft 990 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.

History

Bois Brule 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).

About this river

Bois Brule River

The Bois Brule River is a 54-mile-long river located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, USA. Historically, the river served as a transportation route for fur traders and was also used for logging. Today, the river is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and camping. The river's hydrology is influenced by both groundwater and surface water, with the river being fed by numerous springs and tributaries. The river flows through several reservoirs, including the St. Croix Flowage and the Gordon Flowage, which are maintained by dams for hydropower generation and flood control. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural irrigation through the use of irrigation wells. The Bois Brule River is an important natural resource in Northern Wisconsin, providing both economic and recreational benefits to the community.

Around the river

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FAQ

About the Bois Brule River

How is the Bois Brule River flowing right now?

As of October 22, 2026, the Bois Brule River is flowing at 110 cfs at Brule, WI, about 69% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Bois Brule River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Bois Brule River is at 69% 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.

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