Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LUVM5). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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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
20 ft
The bridge on Highway 4/E Main St in Luverne is overtopped as is the bridge on 41st St/County Rd 1 south of Luverne.
18.5 ft
The lowest portions of E Main St in Luverne may begin to flood as do numerous structures near Blue Mound Ave on the southeast side of Luverne.
16 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 4/E Main St at the gage in Luverne. The bridge on 91st St/County Rd 13 is overtopped and the road flooded.
15 ft
The railroad tracks in Luverne are flooded and additional residential structures are threatened in the area of S Blue Mound Ave.
14 ft
The lowest portions of 41st St/County Rd 1 begin to flood west of the bridge.
13.5 ft
The right bank levee in Luverne is overtopped and floods the baseball field. This may also allow water to approach some structures on the eastern edge of Luverne.
12 ft
The left bank levees at the Luverne city park begin to be overtopped and the park may be under 5 to 6 feet of water.
10 ft
Significant agricultural flooding begins.
8 ft
The lowest lying areas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2014 | 14.86 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| May 7, 1993 | 14.23 ft | 35,400 cfs |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13.94 ft | 14,216 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LUVM5
River
Rock River
County
Rock, MN
Coordinates
43.6542°N, 96.2011°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rock River at Luverne?
The Rock River at Luverne 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 Rock River at Luverne?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rock River at Luverne is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
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Where is the Rock River at Luverne gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rock County, Minnesota at coordinates 43.6542°N, 96.2011°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of Minnesota DNR
- 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.
- 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.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.