Kawishiwi River

Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Kawishiwi River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Kawishiwi River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Kawishiwi River is a 60-mile-long river that flows through the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota.


15-Day Long Term Forecast


       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Kawishiwi River Near Ely
USGS 05124480
79 cfs 3.17 ft 7.63
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Kawishiwi River is a river of Minnesota.
Kawishiwi is a name derived from the Ojibwe language meaning "the river full of beavers' houses".