River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HRDM5
In brief
The Rock River at Hardwick, MN read 6.91 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.09 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HRDM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.18 ft | 2014-06-17 |
| 2 | 19.99 ft | 2019-09-12 |
| 3 | 19.91 ft | 2015-03-10 |
| 4 | 19.89 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 5 | 18.70 ft | 2001-04-23 |
| 6 | 17.10 ft | 2018-06-21 |
| 7 | 16.63 ft | 2019-03-20 |
| 8 | 16.03 ft | 2010-03-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Very minor lowland flooding begins.
Nearby ditches are flooded and may spill over into low lying agricultural areas.
More substantial agricultural flooding begins.
The lowest portions of the road near the intersection of 160th Ave and 175 St begin to flood.
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gage on CR 8 and also the bridge on 175th St.
The bridge on 175th St is overtopped.
The bridge at the gage is overtopped and County Road 8 is flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Rock River at Hardwick is at 6.91 ft, 5.09 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
The highest crest on record is 21.18 ft, on 2014-06-17.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HRDM5). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.