South Kawishiwi River near Ely, MN
Is South Kawishiwi River near Ely, MN flooding right now?
South Kawishiwi River near Ely, MN measured 1.83 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.83 ft
Streamflow
71 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 8.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.25 ft on Tue, May 4, 1954.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 8.5 ft | 6.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.25 ft | 1954-05-04 |
| 7.18 ft | 1976-04-21 |
| 6.88 ft | 1957-04-29 |
| 6.88 ft | 2022-05-17 |
| 6.63 ft | 2024-06-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Filson Creek In Swse Sec. 24, near Winton, MN | 1.2 mi | Lake County |
| South Kawishiwi River above White Iron Lake near Ely, MN | 4.8 mi | Lake County |
| Keeley Creek above Mouth near Babbitt, MN | 5.6 mi | Lake County |
| Kawishiwi River near Ely, MN | 9.4 mi | Lake County |
| Basswood River near Winton, MN | 16.8 mi | Lake County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.