Root River near Houston, MN
Is Root River near Houston, MN flooding right now?
Root River near Houston, MN measured 3.58 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.4 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.58 ft
Streamflow
665 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.28 ft on Fri, Mar 15, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 14.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.28 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 18.32 ft | 1965-03-02 |
| 18.15 ft | 2007-08-19 |
| 17.59 ft | 2000-06-02 |
| 17.01 ft | 2016-09-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Root River near Houston, MN | 2.1 mi | Houston County |
| Campbell Creek near Money Creek, MN | 4.0 mi | Houston County |
| Rush Creek near Rushford, MN | 11.2 mi | Fillmore County |
| Root River above Rushford, MN | 11.8 mi | Fillmore County |
| Crooked Creek at Freeburg 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.