PIGEON RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 17, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Pigeon River was last observed at 14,694 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 29,145 acre-ft of water today; about 244% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 6,013 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 River At Newport reporting a streamflow rate of 6,430 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Pigeon R Bl Power Plant Nr Waterville with a gauge stage of 9.67 ft. 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.

Last Updated 2025-02-17
Discharge Volume 29,145 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 14,694.0 cfs
+4787.0 cfs (+48.32%)
Percent of Normal 244.39%
Maximum 77,620.0 cfs
2021-08-18
Seasonal Avg 6,013 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Pigeon River Near Canton
USGS 03456991
964 cfs 2.99 ft 13.81
Pigeon River Near Hepco
USGS 03459500
2530 cfs 4.73 ft 29.08
Pigeon R Bl Power Plant Nr Waterville
USGS 03460795
4770 cfs 9.67 ft 55.37
Pigeon River At Newport
USGS 03461500
6430 cfs 7.35 ft 59.55
Pigeon R At Sturgeon Valley Rd Near Vanderbilt
USGS 04128990
65 cfs 2.19 ft 0
Pigeon River Near Scott
USGS 04099750
155 cfs 3.21 ft -9.88
Pigeon River At Middle Falls Nr Grand Portage Mn
USGS 04010500
56 cfs 4.36 ft -22.87
Pigeon R Near Caseville
USGS 04159010
64 cfs 4.61 ft
History of the River

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.

       

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