Rivers in Minnesota

North Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River at Pine Island Main Street

Goodhue County, MinnesotaNWS PILM5Chanhassen office

Below flood stage
1.19ftStage

Observed Wed, Sep 23, 5:45 AM CDT

Flood stage
8.00 ft

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Flood stages and impacts

CategoryStage
Major flood12.50 ft
Moderate flood10.50 ft
Minor flood8.00 ft
Action7.00 ft
  1. 17.50 ftWater begins overtopping the north end of the Main St bridge.
  2. 16.00 ftFlood waters reach the southwest side of the Waste Water Treatment Plant and the bottom of the Main St. bridge.
  3. 15.00 ftFlood waters reach the intersection of W Center St and 2nd Ave NW and impact homes near the intersection of Main St. and 1st St NW.
  4. 14.00 ftFlood waters impact homes near the intersection of Main St and 1st St NW.
  5. 13.50 ftEstimated high water level from the September, 2010 record flood event. Widespread flooding north of the Main St. bridge between the river and Center Dr.
  6. 13.00 ftExtensive flooding of buildings along W Center St and E Center St between 2nd Ave NW and Trailhead Park.
  7. 12.50 ftThe intersection of Main St. and E Center St. begins to flood along with nearby businesses.
  8. 12.00 ftThe intersection of N Main St. and Center Dr. E begins to flood. The intersection of 511th St. and 3rd Ave NW also floods at this level.
  9. 11.00 ftFlood waters reach the intersection of W Center St. and 1st Ave NW.
  10. 10.50 ftBuildings just west of Trailhead Park begin to experience flooding. Water reaches the bottom of the 511th St. bridge. The nearby substation begins to experience flooding.
  11. 10.00 ftLions Club Pavilion at Trailhead Park is flooded at this level.
  12. 7.00 ftThe sidewalk along the river begins to flood under the Main St. bridge. Flood waters reach the playground at Collins Park.
  13. 5.50 ftThe sidewalk along the river at Collins Park begins to flood.

Nearby

Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.

What this means

Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice.

Sources

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.