South Kawishiwi River above White Iron Lake near Ely, MN
Is South Kawishiwi River above White Iron Lake near Ely, MN flooding right now?
South Kawishiwi River above White Iron Lake near Ely, MN measured 3.34 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge.
Gauge height
3.34 ft
Streamflow
95 cfs
The highest crest on record was 11.42 ft on Thu, Apr 22, 1976.
Streamflow outlook
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.42 ft | 1976-04-22 |
| 11.05 ft | 2022-05-17 |
| 10.7 ft | 2024-06-25 |
| 10.01 ft | 2014-05-16 |
| 9.78 ft | 2023-05-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Kawishiwi River near Ely, MN | 4.8 mi | Lake County |
| Keeley Creek above Mouth near Babbitt, MN | 5.7 mi | Lake County |
| Filson Creek In Swse Sec. 24, near Winton, MN | 6.0 mi | Lake County |
| Kawishiwi River near Ely, MN | 13.4 mi | Lake County |
| Basswood River near Winton, MN | 17.9 mi | Lake County |
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