Summary
Total streamflow across the
Straight River
was last observed at
155
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
308
acre-ft of water today; about 50%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
308 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-09-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at
9,526 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Straight River Near Faribault
reporting a streamflow rate of 83.2 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Straight River, with a gauge stage of
3.95 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Straight River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,411 ft, the
Straight River Near Park Rapids.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-11-28 |
| Discharge Volume | 308 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
155.4 cfs
-3.5 cfs (-2.2%) |
| Percent of Normal | 50.4% |
| Maximum |
9,526.0 cfs
2016-09-23 |
| Seasonal Avg | 308 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Straight River Near Park Rapids
USGS 05243725 |
46 cfs | 1.34 ft | -3.13 | |||||
|
Straight River Near Faribault
USGS 05353800 |
83 cfs | 3.95 ft | 0 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Straight River is a tributary of the Fish Hook River, 23 miles (37 km) long, in north-central Minnesota in the United States. Via the Fish Hook, Shell, and Crow Wing Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River, draining an area of approximately 60 square miles (160 km2) in a rural region. The river is known as one of Minnesota's best trout fishing streams.The river's name is a translation of the Ojibwe name for Straight Lake, through which the river flows near its source.