Summary
Total streamflow across the
Pigeon River
was last observed at
1,517
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,009
acre-ft of water today; about 35%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
4,395 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-08-18 when daily discharge volume was observed at
77,620 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Pigeon R Bl Power Plant Nr Waterville
reporting a streamflow rate of 729 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Pigeon River, with a gauge stage of
8.21 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Pigeon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,584 ft, the
Pigeon River Near Canton.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-01-22 |
| Discharge Volume | 3,009 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
1,517.0 cfs
+574.0 cfs (+60.87%) |
| Percent of Normal | 34.52% |
| Maximum |
77,620.0 cfs
2021-08-18 |
| Seasonal Avg | 4,395 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pigeon River Near Canton
USGS 03456991 |
155 cfs | 1.64 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Pigeon River Near Hepco
USGS 03459500 |
375 cfs | 2.23 ft | 3.88 | |||||
|
Pigeon R Bl Power Plant Nr Waterville
USGS 03460795 |
729 cfs | 8.21 ft | 344.51 | |||||
|
Pigeon River At Newport
USGS 03461500 |
258 cfs | 2.73 ft | -1.9 | |||||
|
Pigeon R At Sturgeon Valley Rd Near Vanderbilt
USGS 04128990 |
66 cfs | 2.32 ft | 10.98 | |||||
|
Pigeon River Near Scott
USGS 04099750 |
432 cfs | 4.28 ft | 54.29 | |||||
|
Pigeon River At Middle Falls Nr Grand Portage Mn
USGS 04010500 |
141 cfs | 2.3 ft | 14.63 | |||||
|
Pigeon R Near Caseville
USGS 04159010 |
64 cfs | 4.61 ft |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Pigeon River forms part of the Canada–United States border between the state of Minnesota and the province of Ontario, west of Lake Superior. In pre-industrial times the river was a waterway of great importance for transportation and the fur trade.