Is the South Kawishiwi River flooding?
The South Kawishiwi River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Minnesota. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the South Kawishiwi River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Minnesota river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is South Kawishiwi River near Ely, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 7.25 ft on 4 May 1954, carrying 5,130 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1952 (36 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.81 ft, 5.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kawishiwi River near Ely, MN | No flooding | 1.81 ft | 6.5 ft | |
| South Kawishiwi River above White Iron Lake near Ely, MN | No flood stage defined | 3.34 ft | — |