Clearwater HUC8 09020305
A 3,518 km² sub-basin of the Souris-Red-Rainy region in MN. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
39
Stressed
Drought index
259
Severe
Area in D2+
59.31%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
100%
of 2 reporting
Median flow
31%
p14 of record
Water assets
1,621
1 springs · 1,068 wells
USGS gauges (3)
- CLEARWATER RIVER AT PLUMMER, MN0507800018 cfsp7 · much below normal
- CLEARWATER RIVER AT RED LAKE FALLS, MN0507850040 cfsp21 · below normal
- LOST RIVER AT OKLEE, MN05078230no readingno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 259 | 59.31 | 2/2 | p14 |
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