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RIVER GAUGE · ROOT RIVER (MN)

Root River (MN) above Rushford

Fillmore County, Minnesota

Water level9.56 ft
Flow979 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood21 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood25 ft

The past week

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Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Aug 18, 200728.98 ft-9,999 cfs
Sep 15, 200427.28 ft-9,999 cfs
Jun 9, 200826.52 ft28,000 cfs

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