Upper River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Upper River is flowing at 7.5 cfs at Farmington, MI — 92% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Upper 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 Farmington, the Upper River is running 7.5 cfs — 92% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 92% of normal).
How the Upper 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
- Farmington692 ft 7.5 cfs92%
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 Upper River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (92%).
Upper River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Upper River Rouge At Farmington MI
Oct 10, 2:15 AM · USGS 04166300 |
7.5 cfs | 92% | 0% | 3.00 ft | 692 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.
Upper 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).
Upper River
The Upper River refers to the portion of the Mississippi River that runs from its headwaters in Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the confluence with the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois. This 629-mile-long stretch of river has significant historical and cultural importance, serving as a vital transportation route for Native American tribes, European explorers, and early American settlers.
The hydrology of the Upper River is influenced by a number of large reservoirs and dams, including the Lake Winnibigoshish Dam, the Gull Lake Dam, and the Sartell Dam. These structures provide important hydroelectric power and flood control measures, but have also impacted the river's natural ecology and disrupted fish migrations.
Recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are popular along the Upper River, and the river also supports a thriving agricultural industry. However, nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff has led to water quality problems and algal blooms in some portions of the river.
Fishing near the Upper River
About the Upper River
How is the Upper River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Upper River is flowing at 7.5 cfs at Farmington, MI, about 92% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Upper River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Upper River is at 92% 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.