Rivers in Minnesota
Root River near Mound Prairie
Action stage
663.70ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 10:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 665.00 ft
- Record crest
- 680.70 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 669.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 667.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 665.00 ft |
| Action | 662.00 ft |
- 676.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the Hwy 25 Bridge.
Flood outlook
Significant river flooding is possible here through September 25.
Weather conditions indicate that significant flooding could occur; it is neither certain nor imminent.
The five-day outlook is from the Weather Prediction Center with the River Forecast Centers.
Crest history
9 crests on NOAA’s list since 2009.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 1, 2019 | 680.70 ft |
| 2 | June 23, 2013 | 666.08 ft |
| 3 | September 25, 2016 | 665.71 ft |
| 4 | June 23, 2024 | 665.21 ft |
| 5 | May 22, 2013 | 665.16 ft |
| 6 | September 26, 2010 | 664.39 ft |
| 7 | March 25, 2011 | 664.03 ft |
| 8 | February 11, 2009 | 663.60 ft |
| 9 | March 15, 2010 | 661.07 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 23, 2024: 665.21 ft
- October 1, 2019: 680.70 ft
- September 25, 2016: 665.71 ft
- June 23, 2013: 666.08 ft
- May 22, 2013: 665.16 ft
- March 25, 2011: 664.03 ft
- September 26, 2010: 664.39 ft
- March 15, 2010: 661.07 ft
- February 11, 2009: 663.60 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. No forecasts are available for this location
Sources
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.