What is the current flow on Root River?

Root River was running 1,040 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05385000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Root River

Minnesota. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 1,040 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

1,040

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC at gauge 05385000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Root River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05383950	ROOT RIVER NEAR PILOT MOUND, MN	—
05385000	ROOT RIVER NEAR HOUSTON, MN	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).