Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Goodhue County, Minnesota on the Middle Fork Zumbro River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05373130, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
21 ft
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Flooding occurs at the intersection of 8th St SE and New Haven Rd NW.
26 ft
County Rd 3 begins to flood just north of the bridge.
24 ft
Flood waters reach the shoulder of County Rd 3 just south of the bridge.
22.5 ft
Extensive flooding to multiple homes along Lillie Ln SE and Roder Dr SE.
22 ft
Multiple homes along 4th St SE and 5th St SE begin to flood as water rises above the earthen levee at this level.
20.5 ft
Some homes along the east side of Rodeo Dr. begin to flood. 8th SE near Nature Preserve Park begins to flood.
19 ft
Flood waters enter backyards of properties along Lillie Ln SE.
17.5 ft
River Fields parking lot begins to flood as well as the walking path near the baseball fields. Z Trail Park is fully inundated.
16 ft
Z Trail Park begins to flood at this level.
15 ft
Agricultural land begins to flood to the southwest of the County Rd 3 bridge.
12.5 ft
Low lying areas of Nature Preserve Park begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2010 | 23.45 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 23.45 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 21.61 ft | 9,181 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 21.61 ft | 9,181 cfs |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 20.24 ft | 5,261 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PNLM5
River
Middle Fork Zumbro River
County
Goodhue, MN
Coordinates
44.1950°N, 92.6379°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island?
The Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05373130) 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 Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island gauge located?
The gauge is located in Goodhue County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.1950°N, 92.6379°W. USGS site number: 05373130. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Minnesota DNR (41015001)
- Stage may be affected by ice.