River stage
Zumbro River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Zumbro River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Zumbro River levels, gauge by gauge
The Zumbro River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge KELM5 | 672.40 ft | below flood stage |
| Lake Zumbro | 914.90 ft | normal, steady |
| Zumbro Falls | 5.48 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Zumbro River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Zumbro Falls, MN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Bear Creek (MN) 1 gauge
- Cannon River 5 gauges
- Root River (MN) 4 gauges
- St. Croix River (MN, WI) 5 gauges
- Cedar River (IA, MN) 18 gauges
- Snake River (MN) 3 gauges
- Minnesota River 15 gauges
- Rock River (IA, MN) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Zumbro River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Zumbro River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Zumbro River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Lake Zumbro is at 914.90 ft; Zumbro Falls is at 5.48 ft.
Where is the Zumbro River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Zumbro River in Minnesota.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.