RIVER GAUGE · ROOT RIVER (MN)
Root River (MN) at Houston
Houston County, Minnesota
Water level4.12 ft
Flow948 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
The water may overtop the protective levee.
- 15 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2019 | 19.28 ft | 76,194 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1965 | 18.32 ft | 31,000 cfs |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 18.15 ft | 46,000 cfs |
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