What is the current flow on Elk River?

Elk River was running 80 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05275000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Elk River

Minnesota. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 80 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05275000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Elk River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05275000	ELK RIVER NEAR BIG LAKE, MN	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).