Root River (MN) near Pilot Mound Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

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

Major Flood

24 ft

Moderate Flood

22 ft

Minor Flood

19 ft

Action Stage

16 ft

What Floods at Each Level

30.5 ft

Low steel of Highway 21 bridge

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
May 31, 2000	25.9 ft	26,000 cfs
Sep 16, 2004	23.85 ft	21,900 cfs
May 20, 2013	22.01 ft	-9,999 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

05383950

NWS LID

RPMM5

River

Root River (MN)

County

Fillmore, MN

Coordinates

43.7847°N, 92.0302°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Root River (MN) near Pilot Mound?

The Root River (MN) near Pilot Mound gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05383950) 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) near Pilot Mound?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Root River (MN) near Pilot Mound is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 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) near Pilot Mound 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) near Pilot Mound gauge located?

The gauge is located in Fillmore County, Minnesota at coordinates 43.7847°N, 92.0302°W. USGS site number: 05383950. 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) near Pilot Mound Water Level & Flood Stage.