South Branch Root River at Lanesboro

1. 18.00 ftThe 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.
2. 14.00 ftThe river may begin to threaten "The Flat" area at this level and the ballfield will begin to experience some flooding.
3. 12.00 ftThe river begins to overflow the left bank downstream from the foot bridge where the gage is located.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.

Most recent crests

• March 9, 2020: 5.86 ft
• March 14, 2019: 11.86 ft
• June 10, 2018: 9.31 ft
• February 21, 2017: 7.96 ft
• September 22, 2016: 10.70 ft
• March 10, 2015: 5.18 ft
• June 27, 2014: 6.65 ft
• June 23, 2013: 13.75 ft
• February 29, 2012: 5.41 ft
• March 23, 2011: 8.89 ft

• UpstreamSouth Branch Root River at Preston
• DownstreamRoot River (MN) at Rushford 2W
• Root River (MN) at Pilot Mound
• South Branch Root River at Carimona
• Crystal Creek at Preston 6S
• Middle Branch Root River at Fillmore
• Bridge Creek
• Upper Iowa River

Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.