Root River Near Pilot Mound, Mn Realtime Data
ROOT RIVER NEAR PILOT MOUND, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
277
Discharge (cfs)
8.1
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 05383950
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 277 cfs, and a gauge height of 8.06 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 324 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is influenced by both groundwater and surface water sources, with the latter being the dominant source during peak flow periods. The river is also subject to seasonal trends, with the highest flows occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation. There are no significant dams or related tributaries in the vicinity of the streamgauge. One interesting fact about the Root River is that it is known for its trout fishing, with several species of trout being present in the river.
August 21, 2026
| Elevation | 855.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 8.06 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 857.07 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 277.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 109% |
| Year Over Year Average | 252 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 18,200 cfs |
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