Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2007 | 19.97 ft | — |
| Jun 8, 2004 | 19 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 2002 | 18.97 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ROCM5
River
Silver Creek (MN)
County
Olmsted, MN
Coordinates
44.0288°N, 92.4292°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Silver Creek (MN) near Rochester?
The Silver Creek (MN) near Rochester gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05372950) 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 Silver Creek (MN) near Rochester?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Silver Creek (MN) near Rochester is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Silver Creek (MN) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Silver Creek (MN) near Rochester 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 Silver Creek (MN) near Rochester gauge located?
The gauge is located in Olmsted County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.0288°N, 92.4292°W. USGS site number: 05372950. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: South Fork Zumbro River at Rochester
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of Minnesota DNR, 05372950
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.