North Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island Main Street
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Goodhue County, Minnesota on the North Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PILM5). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
12.5 ft
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
3,300 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
Water begins overtopping the north end of the Main St bridge.
16 ft
Flood waters reach the southwest side of the Waste Water Treatment Plant and the bottom of the Main St. bridge.
15 ft
Flood waters reach the intersection of W Center St and 2nd Ave NW and impact homes near the intersection of Main St. and 1st St NW.
14 ft
Flood waters impact homes near the intersection of Main St and 1st St NW.
13.5 ft
Estimated high water level from the September, 2010 record flood event. Widespread flooding north of the Main St. bridge between the river and Center Dr.
13 ft
Extensive flooding of buildings along W Center St and E Center St between 2nd Ave NW and Trailhead Park.
12.5 ft
The intersection of Main St. and E Center St. begins to flood along with nearby businesses.
12 ft
The intersection of N Main St. and Center Dr. E begins to flood. The intersection of 511th St. and 3rd Ave NW also floods at this level.
11 ft
Flood waters reach the intersection of W Center St. and 1st Ave NW.
10.5 ft
Buildings just west of Trailhead Park begin to experience flooding. Water reaches the bottom of the 511th St. bridge. The nearby substation begins to experience flooding.
10 ft
Lions Club Pavilion at Trailhead Park is flooded at this level.
7 ft
The sidewalk along the river begins to flood under the Main St. bridge. Flood waters reach the playground at Collins Park.
5.5 ft
The sidewalk along the river at Collins Park begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
PILM5
River
North Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River
County
Goodhue, MN
Coordinates
44.2025°N, 92.6462°W
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What is the current water level of North Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island Main Street?
The North Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island Main Street gauge is maintained by USGS 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 North Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island Main Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island Main Street is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
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Where is the North Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island Main Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in Goodhue County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.2025°N, 92.6462°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Pine Island, MN
- Stage may be affected by ice.