Sinsinawa River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the Sinsinawa River is flowing at 20 cfs near Menominee, IL — 84% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Sinsinawa 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 Menominee, the Sinsinawa River is running 20 cfs — 84% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 84% of normal).
How the Sinsinawa 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
- Menominee645 ft 20 cfs84%
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 Sinsinawa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (84%).
Sinsinawa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sinsinawa River Near Menominee IL
Oct 15, 1:15 AM · USGS 05414820 |
20 cfs | 84% | -2% | 4.78 ft | 645 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.
Sinsinawa 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).
Sinsinawa River
The Sinsinawa River is a 20.7-mile-long river in Wisconsin that flows through Grant and Lafayette counties before joining the Fever River. The river has a rich history, having played a significant role in transportation during the 19th century. Its hydrology is diverse, with numerous tributaries and a watershed area of approximately 120 square miles. The river is impounded at two locations, the Woodford Dam and the Sinsinawa Mound Dam. These impoundments have been used for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The river has also been an essential source of irrigation for agricultural activities in the surrounding areas. Overall, the Sinsinawa River is a significant ecological and cultural resource that is cherished by the local communities.
Fishing near the Sinsinawa River
About the Sinsinawa River
How is the Sinsinawa River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Sinsinawa River is flowing at 20 cfs near Menominee, IL, about 84% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Sinsinawa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Sinsinawa River is at 84% 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.