Flambeau River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Flambeau River is flowing at 494 cfs near Bruce, WI — 46% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Flambeau 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 Bruce, the Flambeau River is running 494 cfs — 46% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 46% of normal).
How the Flambeau 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
- Bruce1,066 ft 494 cfs46%
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 Flambeau River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (46%).
Flambeau River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Flambeau River Near Bruce WI
Oct 4, 4:00 AM · USGS 05360500 |
494 cfs | 46% | +0% | 4.87 ft | 1,066 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 Flambeau River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Flambeau 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).
Flambeau River
The Flambeau River in Wisconsin has a rich history, having been used by the Ojibwe tribe for fishing, hunting, and transportation. Today, it is a popular destination for recreational activities such as canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. The river is approximately 75 miles long and flows through forests, marshes, and farmland. It is a tributary of the Chippewa River and ultimately flows into the Mississippi River. The Flambeau River has several reservoirs, including Lake of the Pines and the Flambeau Flowage, which provide hydroelectric power and recreational opportunities. There are also several dams on the river, including the Turtle-Flambeau Dam, which was built in 1926. The river is used for irrigation and agriculture, with some farmland located in the surrounding area.
About the Flambeau River
How is the Flambeau River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Flambeau River is flowing at 494 cfs near Bruce, WI, about 46% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Flambeau River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Flambeau River is at 46% 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.