Crow River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Crow River is flowing at 489 cfs at Rockford, MN — 170% of normal for the date and up 7% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Crow 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 Rockford, the Crow River is running 489 cfs — 170% of normal, up 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 170% of normal).
How the Crow 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
- Rockford932 ft 489 cfs170%
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 Crow River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (170%).
Crow River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Crow River At Rockford MN
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 05280000 |
489 cfs | 170% | +7% | 2.86 ft | 7.1 ft below | 932 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.
Crow 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).
Crow River
The Crow River is a tributary of the Mississippi River that flows through central Minnesota. It stretches for 125 miles and has a rich history dating back to the Native American settlement. The hydrology of the river is characterized by a mix of slow-moving pools and fast-moving rapids. Three main reservoirs/dams have been built along the river: the Lake Minnetonka Dam, the Lake Rebecca Dam, and the Lake Lillian Dam. These reservoirs provide flood control, hydroelectric power, and recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The river also plays an important role in agriculture, providing irrigation water and fertile land for farming. Overall, the Crow River is a vital resource for the communities it flows through, offering both recreational and practical benefits.
Fishing near the Crow River
About the Crow River
How is the Crow River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Crow River is flowing at 489 cfs at Rockford, MN, about 170% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Crow River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Crow River is at 170% 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.
What is flood stage on the Crow River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Rockford (10.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.