Spirit River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Spirit River is flowing at 7.8 cfs at Spirit Falls, WI — 17% of normal for the date and up 11% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Spirit 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 Spirit Falls, the Spirit River is running 7.8 cfs — 17% of normal, up 11% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 17% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Spirit Falls (+11%).
How the Spirit 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
- Spirit Falls1,457 ft 7.8 cfs17%
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 Spirit River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (17%).
Spirit River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spirit River At Spirit Falls WI
Oct 14, 2:30 AM · USGS 05393500 |
7.8 cfs | 17% | +11% | 1.30 ft | 1,457 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 Spirit River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Spirit 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).
Spirit River
The Spirit River is a 170-kilometer long river located in northern Alberta, Canada. The river was once used by First Nations people for transportation and hunting. It was later used by fur traders and explorers. The Spirit River flows into the Peace River and is known for its heavy sediment load, which can cause flooding in the area. There are several reservoirs and dams that have been built along the river, including the Wapiti River Dam, which was built in 1951 to create the Wapiti Lake Reservoir, and the Bear River Dam, which was built in 1967 to create the Bear Lake Reservoir. These reservoirs are used for hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and recreation. The Spirit River supports agricultural activities such as cattle ranching, grain farming, and oilseed production.
About the Spirit River
How is the Spirit River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Spirit River is flowing at 7.8 cfs at Spirit Falls, WI, about 17% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Spirit River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Spirit River is at 17% 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.