Root River Near Houston, Mn Realtime Data
ROOT RIVER NEAR HOUSTON, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
716
Discharge (cfs)
3.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 716 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.68 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 793 .
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.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 670.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.68 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 670.7 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 716.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 87% |
| Year Over Year Average | 827 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 20,600 cfs |
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