Little Minnesota River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Little Minnesota River is flowing at 8.2 cfs near Peever, SD — 122% of normal for the date and down 8% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Little Minnesota 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 Peever, the Little Minnesota River is running 8.2 cfs — 122% of normal, down 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 122% of normal).
How the Little Minnesota 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
- Peever1,015 ft 8.2 cfs122%
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 Minnesota River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (122%).
Little Minnesota River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Minnesota River Near Peever SD
Oct 4, 4:00 AM · USGS 05290000 |
8.2 cfs | 122% | -8% | 9.86 ft | 7.1 ft below | 1,015 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 Little Minnesota River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Minnesota 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 Minnesota River
The Little Minnesota River is a tributary of the Minnesota River, spanning 332 miles in length. Historically, the river was utilized by the Dakota people for fishing and transportation. Today, the river is utilized for agriculture and recreation. The river has four main reservoirs and dams: Lac qui Parle, Marsh Lake, Lake Tetonka, and Sakatah Lake. These dams provide flood control, hydroelectric power, and recreation opportunities. The Little Minnesota River is also home to various fish species, including walleye, northern pike, and channel catfish. The river is popular for boating, fishing, and camping activities. The agricultural community in the region relies on the river for irrigation and water supplies.
About the Little Minnesota River
How is the Little Minnesota River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Little Minnesota River is flowing at 8.2 cfs near Peever, SD, about 122% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Minnesota River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Minnesota River is at 122% 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 Little Minnesota River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Peever (17.0 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.