Root River near Pilot Mound, MN
Is Root River near Pilot Mound, MN flooding right now?
Root River near Pilot Mound, MN measured 8.01 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.01 ft
Streamflow
259 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.9 ft on Thu, Jun 1, 2000.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 16.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.9 ft | 2000-06-01 |
| 23.85 ft | 2004-09-16 |
| 22.01 ft | 2013-05-21 |
| 21.4 ft | 2016-09-23 |
| 20.29 ft | 2008-06-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Root River above Rushford, MN | 11.4 mi | Fillmore County |
| Rush Creek near Rushford, MN | 13.2 mi | Fillmore County |
| North Fork Whitewater River near Elba, MN | 21.4 mi | Winona County |
| Campbell Creek near Money Creek, MN | 22.3 mi | Houston County |
| Root River near Houston, MN | 23.0 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.