Long Prairie River Flow Today
As of October 1, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Long Prairie River is flowing at 78 cfs at Long Prairie, MN — 41% of normal for the date and up 1% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Long Prairie 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 Long Prairie, the Long Prairie River is running 78 cfs — 41% of normal, up 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 41% of normal).
How the Long Prairie 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
- Long Prairie1,297 ft 78 cfs41%
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 Long Prairie River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (41%).
Long Prairie River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Long Prairie River At Long Prairie MN
Oct 1, 2:15 AM · USGS 05245100 |
78 cfs | 41% | +1% | 1.81 ft | 5.2 ft below | 1,297 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 Long Prairie River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Long Prairie 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).
Long Prairie River
The Long Prairie River is a 109-mile-long tributary of the Mississippi River in Minnesota. It flows through a mix of agricultural land and forests, and has played an important role in the region's history. Native American tribes used the river for transportation and fishing, while European settlers used it to power mills and irrigate crops. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and camping. The river is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Lake Carlos Dam and the Lake Emily Dam, which help regulate the river's flow and provide water for irrigation. Despite its importance to the region, the Long Prairie River faces threats from pollution and habitat destruction, and efforts are underway to protect and restore the river's ecosystem.
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About the Long Prairie River
How is the Long Prairie River flowing right now?
As of October 1, 2026, the Long Prairie River is flowing at 78 cfs at Long Prairie, MN, about 41% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Long Prairie River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Long Prairie River is at 41% 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 Long Prairie River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Long Prairie (7.0 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.