0.0 cfs (0.0%) since yesterday
49.61% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Otter Tail River
was last observed at
739
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,466
acre-ft of water today; about 50%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,490 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-06-21 when daily discharge volume was observed at
3,480 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Otter Tail River Bl Orwell D Nr Fergus Falls
reporting a streamflow rate of 440 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Otter Tail River Near Elizabeth
with a gauge stage of 5.48 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Otter Tail River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,272 ft, the
Otter Tail River Near Elizabeth.
Last Updated
2024-04-25
Streamflow
739.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
49.61%
Maximum
3,480.0 cfs
2014-06-21
About the otter tail river
The Otter Tail River is a 192-mile-long river located in northwest Minnesota. It is a part of the Red River watershed and flows into the Red River of the North. The river's name originates from the shape of its delta, which looks like an otter's tail. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for fishing and transportation. Today, it is used for agriculture and recreation, with several reservoirs and dams along its length for flood control and power generation. These include the Orwell Dam, Fergus Falls Dam, and Breckenridge Dam. The river is popular for fishing and canoeing, and it is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass.