RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE FORK RIVER
Little Fork River at Littlefork
Koochiching County, Minnesota
Water level2.52 ft
Flow144 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action20 ft
Minor flood22 ft19,181 cfs
Moderate flood24 ft21,265 cfs
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Several homes threatened on the east bank of the Little Fork at the confluence with the Rainy River. This flooding is due to backwater and is dependant on both the height of the Little Fork and Rainy Rivers.
- 22 ft
Several DNR boat landings and primative campgrounds adjacent to the river are inundated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1950 | 37 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Apr 17, 1916 | 37 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 32.61 ft | 20,600 cfs |
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