Root River (MN) near Pilot Mound

Last updated: Aug 7, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 30.5 - Low steel of Highway 21 bridge

Gauge Info

Coordinates 43.7847, -92.0302
RFC NCRFC
State MN
WFO ARX
County Fillmore
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey 05383950

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 21.40 ft on 09-23-2016
2. 22.01 ft on 05-21-2013
3. 19.40 ft on 09-25-2010
4. 20.29 ft on 06-13-2008
5. 19.42 ft on 08-19-2007

Historic Crests

1. 25.90 ft on 06-01-2000 (P)
2. 23.85 ft on 09-16-2004
3. 22.01 ft on 05-21-2013
4. 21.40 ft on 09-23-2016
5. 20.29 ft on 06-13-2008

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 873.01 ft
moderate Flooding 871.01 ft
minor Flooding 868.01 ft
action 865.01 ft
Latest Value 857.00 ft
Gauge Zero 849.01 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 2

Downstream view at Pilot Mound, November 14th, 2012, Stage = 7.57 ft

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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La Crosse
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La Crosse, WI 54601
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