Root River (MN) at Houston
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 12.70 ftTue, Sep 22, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 19.28 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 20.00 ftThe water may overtop the protective levee.
- 15.00 ftMinor lowland flooding occurs.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
24 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 15, 2019 | 19.28 ft |
| 2 | March 2, 1965 | 18.32 ft |
| 3 | August 19, 2007 | 18.15 ft |
| 4 | June 2, 2000 | 17.59 ft |
| 5 | September 24, 2016 | 17.01 ft |
| 6 | June 24, 2024 | 16.57 ft |
| 7 | March 27, 1950 | 16.56 ft |
| 8 | September 17, 2004 | 16.56 ft |
| 9 | February 23, 1985 | 16.50 ft |
| 10 | May 21, 2013 | 16.37 ft |
| 11 | March 15, 2007 | 16.18 ft |
| 12 | April 2, 1993 | 16.14 ft |
| 13 | June 10, 2008 | 16.13 ft |
| 14 | July 12, 2000 | 16.00 ft |
| 15 | July 4, 2026 | 15.81 ft |
| 16 | September 27, 2010 | 15.54 ft |
| 17 | April 13, 2001 | 15.51 ft |
| 18 | September 21, 1980 | 15.29 ft |
| 19 | March 27, 1961 | 15.10 ft |
| 20 | March 24, 2011 | 14.85 ft |
| 21 | September 23, 1986 | 14.73 ft |
| 22 | March 30, 1962 | 14.36 ft |
| 23 | July 13, 1981 | 13.99 ft |
| 24 | April 1, 1952 | 13.90 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 4, 2026: 15.81 ft
- June 24, 2024: 16.57 ft
- March 15, 2019: 19.28 ft
- September 24, 2016: 17.01 ft
- May 21, 2013: 16.37 ft
- March 24, 2011: 14.85 ft
- September 27, 2010: 15.54 ft
- June 10, 2008: 16.13 ft
- August 19, 2007: 18.15 ft
- March 15, 2007: 16.18 ft
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. 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.
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.