Is the Roseau River flooding?

Minnesota · 3 gauges · Minnesota river levels

The Roseau 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 Roseau River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Roseau River below State Ditch 51 near Caribou, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.91 ft on 24 June 2002, carrying 4,320 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1917 (107 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.93 ft, 10.0 ft below that record.

Drains 1,420 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,004 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Roseau River below South Fork near Malung, MNNo flood stage defined2.24 ft
Roseau River at Ross, MNNo flood stage defined2.65 ft
Roseau River below State Ditch 51 near Caribou, MNNo flood stage defined1.93 ft
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.