RIVER GAUGE · BEAR CREEK (MN)
Bear Creek (MN) near Rochester
Olmsted County, Minnesota
Water level4.74 ft
Flow22 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 14 bridge.
- 15.8 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 14 bridge concrete support beam.
- 10 ft
Walkway under the bridge is under water.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2019 | 11.8 ft | — |
| Sep 23, 2010 | 8.75 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 8.08 ft | -9,999 cfs |
More on Bear Creek (MN)
DownstreamSouth Fork Zumbro River at Rochester
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