RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH BRANCH ROOT RIVER
South Branch Root River at Lanesboro
Fillmore County, Minnesota
Water level2.25 ft
Flow232 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
The river overflows the right bank downstream from the gage site. "The Flat" area is flooded and water begins to threaten some of the businesses downstream from the gage.
- 14 ft
The river may begin to threaten "The Flat" area at this level and the ballfield will begin to experience some flooding.
- 12 ft
The river begins to overflow the left bank downstream from the foot bridge where the gage is located.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1950 | 19.2 ft | 22,100 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1942 | 17.23 ft | — |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 14.17 ft | 11,100 cfs |
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