What is the current flow on South Fork Root River?

South Fork Root River was running 254 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05385500. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

South Fork Root River

Minnesota. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 254 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

254

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC at gauge 05385500. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on South Fork Root River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05385500	SOUTH FORK ROOT RIVER NEAR HOUSTON, MN	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).