Is the Root River flooding?
The Root River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Minnesota. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Root River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Minnesota river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Root River near Houston, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.06 ft on 15 March 2019, carrying 17,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1910 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.58 ft, 15.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root River near Pilot Mound, MN | No flooding | 8.01 ft | 19 ft | |
| Root River above Rushford, MN | No flooding | 9.13 ft | 21 ft | |
| Root River near Houston, MN | No flooding | 3.58 ft | 15 ft |