Nemadji River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Nemadji River is flowing at 41 cfs near South Superior, WI — 37% of normal for the date and down 8% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Nemadji 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 South Superior, the Nemadji River is running 41 cfs — 37% of normal, down 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 37% of normal).
How the Nemadji 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
- South Superior626 ft 41 cfs37%
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 Nemadji River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (37%).
Nemadji River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Nemadji River Near South Superior WI
Oct 9, 2:00 AM · USGS 04024430 |
41 cfs | 37% | -8% | 3.80 ft | 626 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.
Nemadji 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).
Nemadji River
The Nemadji River is a 50-mile long river that flows through the U.S. states of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Named after the Ojibwe word for "left-hand," the river was historically used by Native Americans for fishing and transportation. Today, the Nemadji River is a popular destination for fishing, camping, and boating. The river's hydrology is largely influenced by its two major reservoirs: the Lake Minnesuing Dam and the Lake Nebagamon Dam. These dams were constructed in the mid-20th century to provide hydroelectric power and flood control. The Nemadji River also plays an important role in agriculture, providing irrigation water for crops in the surrounding areas. Despite its significance, the Nemadji River has faced challenges in recent years, including issues with water quality and invasive species.
Fishing near the Nemadji River
About the Nemadji River
How is the Nemadji River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Nemadji River is flowing at 41 cfs near South Superior, WI, about 37% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Nemadji River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Nemadji River is at 37% 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.