TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Total streamflow across the
Roseau River
was last observed at
309
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
613
acre-ft of water today; about 22%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,379 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-10-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at
10,320 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Roseau River Below State Ditch 51 Nr Caribou
reporting a streamflow rate of 193 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Roseau River Below South Fork Near Malung
with a gauge stage of 2.76 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Roseau River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,050 ft, the
Roseau River Below South Fork Near Malung.
The Roseau River, located in Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada, is about 248 kilometers long. Historically, the river was used by the Dakota, Ojibwe, and Metis people for transportation and fishing. Today, it is used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and boating. The river's hydrology is primarily influenced by precipitation and snowmelt. The river is also impacted by three reservoirs: Roseau Lake, Malung Lake, and Pinecreek Lake, which are controlled by dams. These reservoirs are used for flood control, irrigation, and to supply drinking water. Additionally, the Roseau River is an important source of water for agricultural purposes, including irrigation for crops like sugar beets, potatoes, and soybeans. The river is an important natural resource for the region, providing recreational and economic benefits.
| Last Updated | 2024-11-26 |
| Discharge Volume | 613 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
309.0 cfs
-30.0 cfs (-8.85%) |
| Percent of Normal | 22.42% |
| Maximum |
10,320.0 cfs
2019-10-15 |
| Seasonal Avg | 1,379 cfs |
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Roseau River Below South Fork Near Malung
USGS 05104500 |
0 cfs | 2.76 ft | None | |||||
|
Roseau River At Ross
USGS 05107500 |
116 cfs | 2.3 ft | 3.57 | |||||
|
Roseau River Below State Ditch 51 Nr Caribou
USGS 05112000 |
193 cfs | 2.18 ft | -14.98 |
History of the River
Roseau (Dominican Creole: Wozo) is the capital and largest city of Dominica, with a population of 14,725 as of 2011. It is a small and compact urban settlement, in the Saint George parish and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Roseau River and Morne Bruce. Built on the site of the ancient Island Carib village of Sairi, it is the oldest and most important urban settlement on the island of Dominica.
It is on the west (leeward) coast of Dominica and has a combination of modern and colonial French architecture.
Roseau is Dominica's most important port for foreign trade. Some exports include bananas, bay oil, vegetables, grapefruit, oranges, and cocoa. The service sector is also a large part of the local economy. There are several private institutions registered in Dominica, like Ross University, Ballsbridge University, international university for graduate studies, All Saints University, New World University, Western Orthodox University.
There is a prominent diocese called Roman Catholic Diocese of Roseau.