Total streamflow across the
Wild Rice River
was last observed at
299
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
593
acre-ft of water today; about 162%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
184 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2013-04-29 when daily discharge volume was observed at
11,743 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Wild Rice River At Hendrum
reporting a streamflow rate of 175 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Wild Rice River Nr Abercrombie
with a gauge stage of 10.26 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Wild Rice River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,203 ft, the
Wild Rice River Nr Rutland.
The Wild Rice River is a 122.5-mile-long tributary of the Red River of the North in Minnesota and North Dakota. The river was historically important to Native American tribes who hunted and fished in the area. Several dams and reservoirs have been constructed along the river, including the Buffalo River Dam, Lake Shure Dam, and the Sand Hill River Dam. These serve multiple purposes, including flood control, recreation, and irrigation. The Wild Rice River is also important for agricultural purposes, as it supports crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. Additionally, the river is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching, with several campgrounds and parks located along its banks.
Last Updated | 2024-11-26 |
Discharge Volume | 593 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
299.0 cfs
+84.8 cfs (+39.59%) |
Percent of Normal | 162.37% |
Maximum |
11,743.0 cfs
2013-04-29 |
Seasonal Avg | 184 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wild Rice River Nr Rutland
USGS 05051600 |
0 cfs | 1.32 ft | None | |||||
Wild Rice River At Twin Valley
USGS 05062500 |
124 cfs | 2.04 ft | 43.85 | |||||
Wild Rice River Nr Abercrombie
USGS 05053000 |
23 cfs | 10.26 ft | -11.02 | |||||
Wild Rice River At Hendrum
USGS 05064000 |
175 cfs | 4.36 ft | 36.72 |
The Wild Rice River is a tributary of the Red River of the North in northwestern Minnesota in the United States. It is 183 miles (295 km) long. Via the Red River, Lake Winnipeg and the Nelson River, it is part of the watershed of Hudson Bay. It is one of two Red River tributaries with the same name, the other being the Wild Rice River of North Dakota.
Wild Rice River is an English translation of the native Ojibwe language name.