Thief River Flow Today
As of October 13, 2026 at 4:15 AM, the Thief River is flowing at 803 cfs near Thief River Falls, MN. ❤ Favorite
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Thief 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 Thief River Falls, the Thief River is running 803 cfs.
How the Thief 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
- Thief River Falls1,129 ft 803 cfs
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.
Thief River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Thief River Near Thief River Falls MN
Oct 13, 4:15 AM · USGS 05076000 |
803 cfs | · | +0% | 7.78 ft | 1,129 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 Thief River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Thief 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).
Thief River
The Thief River is a tributary of the Red River of the North and stretches for 73.7 miles in northwestern Minnesota. The river has a rich history, with Native American tribes settling along its banks for centuries. In the mid-19th century, fur traders and missionaries began to explore the region, followed by settlers who established farming communities. Today, the Thief River supports agricultural and recreational activities. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by precipitation and snowmelt. There are several reservoirs and dams on the river, including the Thief River Falls Dam and the Red Lake River Dam. These structures help regulate water levels and generate hydroelectric power. Recreational activities on the river include fishing, kayaking, and camping, while agriculture remains a key economic driver in the surrounding communities.
About the Thief River
How is the Thief River flowing right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the Thief River is flowing at 803 cfs near Thief River Falls, MN. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Thief River running high or low?
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.