Rum River near St. Francis, MN
Is Rum River near St. Francis, MN flooding right now?
Rum River near St. Francis, MN measured 2.33 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.33 ft
Streamflow
169 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.63 ft on Sun, Apr 13, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.63 ft | 1969-04-13 |
| 11.57 ft | 1965-04-20 |
| 11.2 ft | 1972-07-29 |
| 11.03 ft | 1952-04-13 |
| 10.67 ft | 2023-04-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Coon Creek at 131 Street In Coon Rapids, MN | 8.4 mi | Anoka County |
| Cedar Creek near Coopers Corner, MN | 8.9 mi | Anoka County |
| Mississippi River at US Hwy 169 at Champlin, MN | 9.5 mi | Anoka County |
| Sand Creek at Xeon Street In Coon Rapids, MN | 10.6 mi | Anoka County |
| Elm Creek near Champlin, MN | 11.8 mi | Hennepin 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.