Namekagon River Flow Today
As of October 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Namekagon River is flowing at 42 cfs at Leonards, WI — 34% of normal for the date and up 1% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Namekagon 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 Leonards, the Namekagon River is running 42 cfs — 34% of normal, up 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 34% of normal).
How the Namekagon 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
- Leonards1,287 ft 42 cfs34%
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 Namekagon River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (34%).
Namekagon River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Namekagon River At Leonards WI
Oct 11, 3:00 AM · USGS 05331833 |
42 cfs | 34% | +1% | 1.35 ft | 1,287 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 Namekagon River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Namekagon 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).
Namekagon River
Named after the Ojibwe word for "river that twists like a snake," the Namekagon River is a tributary of the St. Croix River that flows through northwest Wisconsin. The river stretches 101 miles, starting in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and ending at its confluence with the St. Croix. The Namekagon watershed is known for its pristine water quality, diverse fish and wildlife populations, and recreational opportunities. There are two major dams that affect the river's hydrology: the Hayward Dam and the Trego Dam. The Hayward Dam creates the 2,855-acre Lake Hayward, which is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The Trego Dam creates the 389-acre Trego Lake, which is also used for recreation. The Namekagon River is a popular destination for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Additionally, the river is critical for agricultural and forestry industries in the region.
Fishing near the Namekagon River
About the Namekagon River
How is the Namekagon River flowing right now?
As of October 11, 2026, the Namekagon River is flowing at 42 cfs at Leonards, WI, about 34% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Namekagon River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Namekagon River is at 34% 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.