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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the South Fork Zumbro River at Rochester are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 20
Moderate Flood Stage: 18
Flood Stage: 14
Action Stage: 11
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 23.36 ft on 07/06/1978
(2) 20.77 ft on 09/21/1986
(3) 19.12 ft on 03/01/1965
(4) 18.46 ft on 03/29/1962
(5) 17.50 ft on 07/21/1951
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 16.29 ft on 07/06/2019
(2) 16.59 ft on 06/28/2019
(3) 14.95 ft on 09/23/2016
(4) 17.08 ft on 09/24/2010
(5) 13.27 ft on 06/13/2008
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.40 ft on 08/27/1970
(2) 1.60 ft on 06/02/1969
(3) 1.70 ft on 10/11/1955
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(1) Upstream View, October 7th, 2014, Stage = 2.68 ft
(2) Downstream View, October 7th, 2014, Stage = 2.68 ft

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