South Fork Zumbro River at Rochester, MN
Is South Fork Zumbro River at Rochester, MN flooding right now?
South Fork Zumbro River at Rochester, MN measured 2.42 ft on 2026-09-11 02:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.6 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.42 ft
Streamflow
79 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.36 ft on Thu, Jul 6, 1978.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 15.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 17.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.36 ft | 1978-07-06 |
| 20.77 ft | 1986-09-21 |
| 19.12 ft | 1965-03-01 |
| 18.46 ft | 1962-03-29 |
| 17.5 ft | 1951-07-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Zumbro River at Zumbro Falls, MN | 15.6 mi | Wabasha County |
| North Fork Whitewater River near Elba, MN | 20.0 mi | Winona County |
| Whitewater River near Beaver, MN | 23.7 mi | Winona County |
| Root River near Pilot Mound, MN | 28.9 mi | Fillmore County |
| Mississippi River at Red Wing, MN | 35.0 mi | Goodhue 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.