Rapid River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Rapid River is flowing at 631 cfs near Baudette, MN — 343% of normal for the date and down 9% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Rapid 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 Baudette, the Rapid River is running 631 cfs — 343% of normal, down 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 343% of normal).
How the Rapid 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
- Baudette1,116 ft 631 cfs343%
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 Rapid River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (343%).
Rapid River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rapid River Near Baudette MN
Oct 5, 2:00 AM · USGS 05134200 |
631 cfs | 343% | -9% | 5.21 ft | 1,116 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 Rapid River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Rapid 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).
Rapid River
The Rapid River is a 26-mile-long river located in western Maine. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for fishing and hunting. In the 1800s, the river was used for logging and transporting goods. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. The Rapid River flows through several reservoirs, including Lower Richardson Lake, Middle Richardson Lake, and Upper Richardson Lake. There are also several dams along the river, including the Dam at Lower Dam Pond and the Dam at Lake Aziscohos. The river is known for its clear water and abundant population of brook and rainbow trout. The Rapid River is also important for agricultural uses, as it provides water for nearby farms and crops.
About the Rapid River
How is the Rapid River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Rapid River is flowing at 631 cfs near Baudette, MN, about 343% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Rapid River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Rapid River is at 343% 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.