Little Fork River Flow Today
As of October 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Little Fork River is flowing at 349 cfs at Littlefork, MN — 150% of normal for the date and up 34% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Little Fork 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 Littlefork, the Little Fork River is running 349 cfs — 150% of normal, up 34% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 150% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Littlefork (+34%).
How the Little Fork 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
- Littlefork1,083 ft 349 cfs150%
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 Little Fork River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (150%).
Little Fork River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Fork River At Littlefork MN
Oct 1, 2:30 AM · USGS 05131500 |
349 cfs | 150% | +34% | 3.11 ft | 1,083 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.
Little Fork 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).
Little Fork River
The Little Fork River is a tributary of the Rainy River in northern Minnesota. It flows for approximately 135 miles from its source near the Canadian border to its confluence with the Big Fork River. The Little Fork River has a rich history, having been used by Native American tribes and early fur traders. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and camping. It also serves as a source of water for agricultural operations in the surrounding area. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Rat Root Dam, which was built in the early 1900s to generate hydroelectric power. The Little Fork River is an important part of Minnesota's natural landscape, providing habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife species.
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About the Little Fork River
How is the Little Fork River flowing right now?
As of October 1, 2026, the Little Fork River is flowing at 349 cfs at Littlefork, MN, about 150% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Fork River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Fork River is at 150% 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.