Redwood River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Redwood River is flowing at 50 cfs near Redwood Falls, MN — 171% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 9.7 to 50 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Redwood 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 Redwood Falls, the Redwood River is running 50 cfs — 171% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 120% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Marshall (-10%).
How the Redwood 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
- Marshall1,199 ft 9.7 cfs68%
- Redwood Falls988 ft 50 cfs171%
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 Redwood River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (120%).
Redwood River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Redwood River Near Marshall MN
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 05315000 |
9.7 cfs | 68% | -10% | 6.68 ft | 7.3 ft below | 1,199 ft |
|
Redwood River Near Redwood Falls MN
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 05316500 |
50 cfs | 171% | -3% | 1.86 ft | 4.1 ft below | 988 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 Redwood River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Redwood River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Redwood River
The Redwood River is a 157-mile-long river in southwestern Minnesota. It flows through a diverse landscape of prairies, wetlands, and forests before ultimately emptying into the Minnesota River. The river has a rich history, with evidence of early human habitation dating back over 12,000 years. Today, the Redwood River is an important source of water for both agricultural and recreational uses. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Lakeside Dam, which was built in 1936 to provide hydroelectric power. The river is popular for kayaking, fishing, and camping, and its banks are lined with parks and trails. The Redwood River is also critical to the region's agricultural industry, providing irrigation water for crops and livestock.
About the Redwood River
How is the Redwood River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Redwood River is flowing at 50 cfs near Redwood Falls, MN, about 171% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 9.7 to 50 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Redwood River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Redwood River is at 120% 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.
What is flood stage on the Redwood River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Marshall (14.0 ft), Redwood Falls (6.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.