Zumbro River at Lake Zumbro
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wabasha County, Minnesota on the Zumbro River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LKZM5). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
923 ft
Moderate Flood
920 ft
Minor Flood
918 ft
Action Stage
915.6 ft
8,175 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
927 ft
Camp Victory begins evacuation procedures.
923.2 ft
Flood of record from September 2010
923 ft
Rochester Publice Utilities continuously monitors the dam structure, and they implement warning and evacuation procedures.
920 ft
Rochester Public Utilities begins daily observations of the dam structure. RPU also notifies Wabasha County Emergency Management, Mac's Park Place, Camp Victory, and Bluff Valley Campground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2010 | 923.2 ft | 46,755 cfs |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 923.2 ft | 46,755 cfs |
| Jul 21, 1951 | 922.8 ft | 40,100 cfs |
| Jul 21, 1951 | 922.8 ft | 40,100 cfs |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 921.78 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LKZM5
River
Zumbro River
County
Wabasha, MN
Coordinates
44.2128°N, 92.4800°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Zumbro River at Lake Zumbro?
The Zumbro River at Lake Zumbro gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Zumbro River at Lake Zumbro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Zumbro River at Lake Zumbro is 918 feet. Action stage begins at 915.6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 920 feet, and major flooding at 923 feet.
How do I get alerts when Zumbro River rises?
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Where is the Zumbro River at Lake Zumbro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wabasha County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.2128°N, 92.4800°W. 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 Rochester Public Utilities