Root River Water Level
Live gauge height for Root River, measured at USGS station ROOT RIVER ABOVE RUSHFORD, MN (2.1 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
9.17 ft
Updated 56 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
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Boat Ramps on Root River (13)
- Root River, Houston Public Water Access Site — Houston Township, Minnesota
- Root River Boat Ramp — Racine, Wisconsin
- Root River Boat Ramp — Racine, Wisconsin
- Root River, Parsley Bridge Public Water Access Site — Chatfield Township, Minnesota
- Root River, Whalan Public Water Access Site — Holt Township, Minnesota
- Root River, Hwy 16 Public Water Access Site — Holt Township, Minnesota
- Root River, Hwy 26 Public Water Access Site — Hokah Township, Minnesota
- Goose Island County Park Boat Launch — Town of Shelby, Wisconsin
- Root River, Rushford Public Water Access Site — Rushford Village, Minnesota
- Root River, Peterson Public Water Access Site — Peterson, Minnesota
Root River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Root River today?
The USGS gauge for Root River (ROOT RIVER ABOVE RUSHFORD, MN) currently reads a gauge height of 9.17 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Root River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Root River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 13 boat ramps on Root River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05384350. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.