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USGS 05385500
Streamflow trends over the past year at South Fork Root River Near Houston in an interactive calendar format. View seasonal patterns on the river and see how an evolving climate has affecting streamflow levels over the past year. Click on any day to see what the streamflow was for that day, or sign up for a free account to view data for the past 84,927 days. The streamflow average over the past 10 days was 345.8 cfs, with a day to day variation of about 68.4cfs.
Key Ratios & Stats
| Last Updated | 2026-07-17 |
| Gauge Height | 2.39 ft |
| Observed Discharge | 269cfs |
| Since Yesterday | % |
| 24hr Forecast | 155 cfs |
| Percent of Normal | 112% |
| Seasonal Volatility | 33% |
| Peak Discharge | 8,270 cfs |
| Average Discharge | 240 cfs |
| Minimum Discharge | 119 cfs |
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Area Hydrology
This tributary falls within the Root watershed, a child of the greater Upper Mississippi region.


