Wild Rice River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:30 AM, the Wild Rice River is flowing at 279 cfs at Hendrum, MN — 366% of normal for the date and up 40% in 24 hours. 4 of 4 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 279 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Wild Rice 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 Hendrum, the Wild Rice River is running 279 cfs — 366% of normal, up 40% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 4 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 147% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Hendrum (+40%); dropping at Twin Valley (-16%).
Highest against normal: Hendrum at 366%. Lowest: Rutland at 0%.
Flood watch: Abercrombie is at action stage (9.92 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
High water on the Wild Rice River
Wild Rice River Near Abercrombie is at 9.92 ft — action stage (flood stage 10.0 ft).
How the Wild Rice 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
- Rutland1,203 ft 0 cfs0%
- Twin Valley1,016 ft 173 cfs288%
- Abercrombie923 ft 4.1 cfs6%
- Hendrum851 ft 279 cfs366%
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 Wild Rice River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (147%).
Wild Rice River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wild Rice River Near Rutland ND
Oct 2, 5:00 AM · USGS 05051600 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 0.41 ft | · | 1,203 ft |
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Wild Rice River At Twin Valley MN
Oct 2, 4:45 AM · USGS 05062500 |
173 cfs | 288% | -16% | 2.75 ft | 7.3 ft below | 1,016 ft |
|
Wild Rice River Near Abercrombie ND
Oct 2, 5:00 AM · USGS 05053000 |
4.1 cfs | 6% | +47% | 9.92 ft | Action | 923 ft |
|
Wild Rice River At Hendrum MN
Oct 2, 4:30 AM · USGS 05064000 |
279 cfs | 366% | +40% | 5.33 ft | 14.7 ft below | 851 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 Wild Rice River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Wild Rice River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Wild Rice River
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.
Fishing near the Wild Rice River
About the Wild Rice River
How is the Wild Rice River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Wild Rice River is flowing at 279 cfs at Hendrum, MN, about 366% of normal for the date. Across its 4 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 279 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Wild Rice River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Wild Rice River is at 147% 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.
What is flood stage on the Wild Rice River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Twin Valley (10.0 ft), Abercrombie (10.0 ft), Hendrum (20.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.