South Fork Root River Near Houston, Mn Realtime Data
SOUTH FORK ROOT RIVER NEAR HOUSTON, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
277
Discharge (cfs)
2.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 277 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.41 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 376 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's constituents include groundwater, precipitation, and surface water from nearby tributaries. The river is fed by several tributaries, including Money Creek and Beaver Creek, and there are several small dams along the river. The river's flow varies seasonally, with high flow during spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and low flow during summer and fall. Interestingly, the South Fork Root River is home to several species of freshwater mussels, including the endangered winged mapleleaf mussel. Overall, the South Fork Root River is an important hydrological system with a diverse ecosystem.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 692.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.41 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 277.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 682.96 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 127% |
| Year Over Year Average | 217 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 8,270 cfs |
| Geolocation | 43.74, -91.56 |
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