Rock River at Luverne
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 9:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 14.86 ft2014
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 20.00 ftThe bridge on Highway 4/E Main St in Luverne is overtopped as is the bridge on 41st St/County Rd 1 south of Luverne.
- 18.50 ftThe lowest portions of E Main St in Luverne may begin to flood as do numerous structures near Blue Mound Ave on the southeast side of Luverne.
- 16.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 4/E Main St at the gage in Luverne. The bridge on 91st St/County Rd 13 is overtopped and the road flooded.
- 15.00 ftThe railroad tracks in Luverne are flooded and additional residential structures are threatened in the area of S Blue Mound Ave.
- 14.00 ftThe lowest portions of 41st St/County Rd 1 begin to flood west of the bridge.
- 13.50 ftThe right bank levee in Luverne is overtopped and floods the baseball field. This may also allow water to approach some structures on the eastern edge of Luverne.
- 12.00 ftThe left bank levees at the Luverne city park begin to be overtopped and the park may be under 5 to 6 feet of water.
- 10.00 ftSignificant agricultural flooding begins.
- 8.00 ftThe lowest lying areas begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
56 crests on NOAA’s list since 1911.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 17, 2014 | 14.86 ft |
| 2 | May 8, 1993 | 14.23 ft |
| 3 | September 13, 2019 | 13.94 ft |
| 4 | June 22, 2024 | 13.61 ft |
| 5 | June 13, 1914 | 13.20 ft |
| 6 | April 8, 1969 | 13.13 ft |
| 7 | September 24, 2010 | 12.69 ft |
| 8 | April 23, 2001 | 12.25 ft |
| 9 | March 14, 2007 | 11.85 ft |
| 10 | June 22, 2018 | 11.70 ft |
| 11 | March 28, 1997 | 11.69 ft |
| 12 | September 22, 1986 | 11.11 ft |
| 13 | June 25, 1984 | 10.53 ft |
| 14 | March 21, 2019 | 10.47 ft |
| 15 | March 21, 1978 | 9.78 ft |
| 16 | July 15, 2011 | 9.62 ft |
| 17 | March 11, 1985 | 9.55 ft |
| 18 | April 7, 2006 | 9.47 ft |
| 19 | June 13, 1994 | 9.35 ft |
| 20 | March 15, 1972 | 9.23 ft |
| 21 | June 24, 2013 | 8.85 ft |
| 22 | April 14, 1983 | 8.80 ft |
| 23 | April 19, 1995 | 8.70 ft |
| 24 | May 7, 2012 | 8.64 ft |
| 25 | July 6, 2020 | 8.60 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 30, 2025: 6.17 ft
- June 22, 2024: 13.61 ft
- May 16, 2023: 4.83 ft
- May 13, 2022: 7.01 ft
- October 29, 2021: 4.82 ft
- July 6, 2020: 8.60 ft
- September 13, 2019: 13.94 ft
- March 21, 2019: 10.47 ft
- June 22, 2018: 11.70 ft
- May 22, 2017: 6.72 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin 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 48 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.