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Rush River Flow Today

As of October 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Rush River is flowing at 0 cfs at Amenia, ND — 1% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite

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Rush River At Amenia: 1% of normal
Typical gauge
1% of normal for the date
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0cfs Amenia
Updated
Oct 3, 2:00 AM
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River briefing · Oct 3, 2026

Rush 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 Amenia, the Rush River is running 0 cfs — 1% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 1% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Rush 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

  1. Amenia948 ft 0 cfs1%

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 Rush River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (1%).

Typical gauge 1%
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Rush River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Rush River At Amenia ND
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 05060500
0 cfs 1% · 9.35 ft 948 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.

History

Rush 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).

About this river

Rush River

The Rush River is a 47-mile-long waterway located in western Wisconsin, USA. It is a tributary of the Mississippi River and is known for its excellent trout fishing opportunities. The river has a rich history, with evidence of Native American settlements dating back over 10,000 years. In more recent times, the river was used for milling and transportation of goods. Today, there are several reservoirs and dams on the Rush River, including the Martell and El Paso Dams, which produce hydroelectric power. Agricultural activities in the area include dairy farming and crop production, while recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are popular along the river's banks. The Rush River is a vital source of water for the local community and supports a diverse range of plant and animal life.

FAQ

About the Rush River

How is the Rush River flowing right now?

As of October 3, 2026, the Rush River is flowing at 0 cfs at Amenia, ND, about 1% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Rush River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Rush River is at 1% 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.

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