RIVER GAUGE · CROW RIVER
Crow River at Rockford
Wright County, Minnesota
Water level2.18 ft
Flow145 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Crow River
UpstreamSouth Fork Crow River at Delano
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