Root River (MN) above Rushford Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

25 ft

Moderate Flood

24 ft

Minor Flood

21 ft

Action Stage

18 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Aug 18, 2007	28.98 ft	-9,999 cfs
Sep 15, 2004	27.28 ft	-9,999 cfs
Jun 9, 2008	26.52 ft	28,000 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

05384350

NWS LID

RSFM5

River

Root River (MN)

County

Fillmore, MN

Coordinates

43.7978°N, 91.8039°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Root River (MN) above Rushford?

The Root River (MN) above Rushford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05384350) 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 Root River (MN) above Rushford?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Root River (MN) above Rushford is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.

How do I get alerts when Root River (MN) rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Root River (MN) above Rushford 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 Root River (MN) above Rushford gauge located?

The gauge is located in Fillmore County, Minnesota at coordinates 43.7978°N, 91.8039°W. USGS site number: 05384350. 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 U.S. Geological Survey

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Root River (MN) above Rushford Water Level & Flood Stage.