Lost River Flow Today
As of November 12, 2026 at 1:30 AM, the Lost River is flowing at 42 cfs at Oklee, MN — 148% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Lost 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 Oklee, the Lost River is running 42 cfs — 148% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 148% of normal).
How the Lost 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
- Oklee1,133 ft 42 cfs148%
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 Lost River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (148%).
Lost River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lost River At Oklee MN
Nov 12, 1:30 AM · USGS 05078230 |
42 cfs | 148% | -4% | 5.27 ft | 1,133 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.
Lost 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).
Lost River
The Lost River is a river in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The river is approximately 60 miles long and flows through southern Oregon from the Cascade Range into California. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for fishing and as a trade route. The hydrology of the river is complex and includes numerous underground streams and sinkholes. The river is also home to several dams and reservoirs, including the Gerber Reservoir and Clear Lake Reservoir. These reservoirs provide water for agriculture and hydroelectric power generation. Recreational activities such as fishing and boating are also popular on the river. Despite its name, the Lost River is an important resource for the region and plays a crucial role in the local economy.
About the Lost River
How is the Lost River flowing right now?
As of November 12, 2026, the Lost River is flowing at 42 cfs at Oklee, MN, about 148% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Lost River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Lost River is at 148% 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.