What is the current flow on Root River?
Root River is currently flowing at 1,270 cfs at USGS gauge 05385000 as of Oct 2, 1:45 PM UTC.
Root River at Houston Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.67 ft
Flow 1,270 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 1:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies
Flow is 1,270 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 458 cfs).
Flow
1,270 cfs
Gauge Height
4.67 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 15% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 2,340 to 1,270 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05385000 is a public stream gauge on Root River in Minnesota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
62° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Overcast
66° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Overcast
65° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Root River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- ROOT RIVER ABOVE RUSHFORD, MN · 11.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- SOUTH FORK ROOT RIVER NEAR HOUSTON, MN · 2.1 mi
- CAMPBELL CREEK NEAR MONEY CREEK, MN · 4.0 mi
- RUSH CREEK NEAR RUSHFORD, MN · 11.2 mi
- CROOKED CREEK AT FREEBURG MN · 15.1 mi
- MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BROWNSVILLE, MN · 15.9 mi
- MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT WINONA, MN · 20.1 mi
- MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT LOCK AND DAM 5A NR WINONA, MN · 22.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Root River above or below normal right now?
Root River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 1,270 cfs, compared with a typical median of 458 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Root River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Root River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Root River?
Other gauges on Root River worth checking include ROOT RIVER ABOVE RUSHFORD, MN (11.8 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Root River?
The forecast for today near Root River is clear, with temperatures around 62°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Root River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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