TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-20 |
| Discharge Volume | 11,631 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
5,864.0 cfs
-1102.0 cfs (-15.82%) |
| Percent of Normal | 70.12% |
| Maximum |
75,153.0 cfs
2021-11-15 |
| Seasonal Avg | 8,363 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Sauk River
was last observed at
5,864
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
11,631
acre-ft of water today; about 70%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
8,363 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-11-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at
75,153 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Sauk River At Darrington
reporting a streamflow rate of 5,220 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Sauk River, with a gauge stage of
8.24 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Sauk River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,024 ft, the
Sauk River Near St. Cloud.
The Sauk River is located in western Washington and begins in the Cascade Mountains and flows into the Skagit River. The river is approximately 45 miles long and has a rich history dating back to the indigenous Snohomish and Sauk-Suiattle tribes. Hydrologically, the river is known for its high water flow and frequent flooding. The river has several dams and reservoirs, including the Culmback Dam and Reservoir, which is used for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The river is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The Sauk River also plays a significant role in agriculture, providing irrigation water for local farms and orchards.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sauk River Near St. Cloud
USGS 05270500 |
356 cfs | 1.61 ft | 26.35 | |||||
|
Sauk River Ab Whitechuck River Near Darrington
USGS 12186000 |
1070 cfs | 3.53 ft | -17.88 | |||||
|
Sauk River At Darrington
USGS 12187500 |
5220 cfs | 8.24 ft | ||||||
|
Sauk River Near Sauk
USGS 12189500 |
4250 cfs | 4.99 ft | -17.64 |
History of the River
The Sauk River is a 122-mile-long (196 km) tributary of the Mississippi River in central Minnesota in the United States. It drains small lakes in Stearns County. In the Ojibwe language it is called Ozaagi-ziibi, meaning "River of the Sauks".It issues from Lake Osakis on the Todd County line and flows east through Guernsey Lake, Little Sauk Lake and Juergens Lake, then south through Sauk Lake and past Sauk Centre, southeast past Melrose and Richmond, then northeast through Cedar Island Lake and Zumwalde Lake, past Cold Spring and Waite Park to the Mississippi River 2 miles (3 km) north of St. Cloud.
The rapids that occur south of the river's mouth on the Mississippi River lent their name to the nearby city of Sauk Rapids.
