Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.7 ft
The temporary levee constructed prior to a flood in the 1960s
19.39 ft
Water reaches the underside low steel of the Hwy 55 bridge
17.2 ft
Water reaches the top of the bank on the west side of the river.
15.6 ft
Water reaches the underside steel on the Bridge Street bridge.
15 ft
Sanitary sewers serving homes closest to river may begin to back up.
10 ft
Low lying areas and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 1965 | 19.27 ft | 22,400 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1969 | 16.51 ft | 15,100 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1952 | 16.24 ft | 13,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Crow River at Rockford?
The Crow River at Rockford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05280000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Crow River at Rockford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Crow River at Rockford is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Crow River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Crow River at Rockford to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Crow River at Rockford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wright County, Minnesota at coordinates 45.0867°N, 93.7339°W. USGS site number: 05280000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: South Fork Crow River at Delano
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Obs courtesy of USGS (05280000)
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.