* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and
southwest Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-07-15T05:00:00-05:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and
southwest Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
ROOT RIVER NEAR HOUSTON, MN
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
1,850
Discharge (cfs)
5.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,850 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.58 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3,560 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The stream gauge at this location provides data on water flow rates, which are influenced by precipitation and snowmelt from the surrounding hills. The river is fed by several creeks including Money Creek, Riceford Creek, and South Fork Root River. The river also has several dams that impact the flow, such as the Lanesboro Dam and the Peterson Dam. Seasonally, the river experiences high flow rates during the spring melt and can become low during the summer months. Interestingly, the Root River is known for its excellent trout fishing and is a popular destination for anglers.
July 14, 2026
Elevation
670.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft
5.58 ft
Streamflow, ft³/s
1850.0 ft3/s
Precipitation, total, in
0.0 in
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft