RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
South Kawishiwi River near Ely
Lake County, Minnesota
Water level2.04 ft
Flow100 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft
Minor flood6.5 ft
Moderate flood7.5 ft
Major flood8.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Several BWCA camp sites may be submerged. Portages may have flowing water difficult to identify. Areas with swift currents may be hazardous to recreationalists.
- 6.5 ft
Flood waters encroach on the lowest BWCA Campsites. Swift water currents may be a hazard to recreationalists.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1954 | 7.25 ft | 5,130 cfs |
| Apr 20, 1976 | 7.18 ft | 4,980 cfs |
| Apr 28, 1957 | 6.88 ft | 4,380 cfs |
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