Crooked Creek at Freeburg MN
Is Crooked Creek at Freeburg MN flooding right now?
Crooked Creek at Freeburg MN measured 6.59 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.59 ft
Streamflow
26 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.26 ft on Sun, Jun 8, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 9.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.26 ft | 2008-06-08 |
| 19.86 ft | 2013-06-23 |
| 19.02 ft | 1992-03-04 |
| 18.89 ft | 2010-06-23 |
| 17.55 ft | 2026-07-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at Brownsville, MN | 6.9 mi | Houston County |
| Waterloo Creek near Dorchester, IA | 13.2 mi | Allamakee County |
| South Fork Root River near Houston, MN | 13.5 mi | Houston County |
| Upper Iowa River near Dorchester, IA | 15.0 mi | Allamakee County |
| Root River near Houston, MN | 15.1 mi | Houston 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.