Roseau River at Roseau
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Roseau County, Minnesota on the Roseau River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05105000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
19 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
18 ft
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
17 ft
Storm sewer pumping is initiated at certain locations in the city.
16 ft
MINOR FLOOD STAGE.
15.8 ft
Water enters the diversion at approximately this level on the Center St. gage (1044.6 ft NAVD88 at diversion entry).
14 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
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 12, 2002 | 23.4 ft | — |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 23.4 ft | — |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 20.56 ft | 6,581 cfs |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 20.56 ft | 6,581 cfs |
| May 13, 2004 | 20.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Roseau River at Roseau?
The Roseau River at Roseau gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05105000) 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 Roseau River at Roseau?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Roseau River at Roseau is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Roseau River rises?
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Where is the Roseau River at Roseau gauge located?
The gauge is located in Roseau County, Minnesota at coordinates 48.8464°N, 95.7603°W. USGS site number: 05105000. 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 24 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.