Major Flood
26 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.5 ft
Highway 60 in Zumbro Falls may be flooding.
26 ft
Residential flooding may begin in Zumbro Falls.
25 ft
Residential flooding may occur in the town of Hammond.
24.5 ft
Highway 63 may begin to flood north of the Zumbro River Bridge.
18 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water may go over County Road 68 between Zumbro Falls and Hammond.
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 23, 2010 | 35.82 ft | 53,000 cfs |
| Jul 21, 1951 | 30.8 ft | 35,900 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1888 | 30.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Zumbro River at Zumbro Falls?
The Zumbro River at Zumbro Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05374000) 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 Zumbro Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Zumbro River at Zumbro Falls is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Zumbro River rises?
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Where is the Zumbro River at Zumbro Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wabasha County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.2856°N, 92.4300°W. USGS site number: 05374000. 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
- 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.