River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RBCM5
In brief
The Bear Creek at Rochester, MN read 4.68 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.32 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RBCM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.80 ft | 2019-06-28 |
| 2 | 8.75 ft | 2010-09-23 |
| 3 | 8.08 ft | 2001-04-12 |
| 4 | 8.07 ft | 2016-09-22 |
| 5 | 7.97 ft | 2007-03-14 |
| 6 | 7.68 ft | 2011-07-16 |
| 7 | 7.53 ft | 2008-06-12 |
| 8 | 7.49 ft | 2013-06-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Walkway under the bridge is under water.
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 14 bridge concrete support beam.
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 14 bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Bear Creek at Rochester is at 4.68 ft, 5.32 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
The highest crest on record is 11.8 ft, on 2019-06-28.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RBCM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05372930). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.