River stage
Zumbro Falls, Zumbro River
- River level
- 5.48 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 6.94 ft
- Recent low
- 5.16 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ZUMM5
- 30-day change
- +0.25 ft
- Average
- 5.67 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.82 ft
In brief
The Zumbro River at Zumbro Falls, MN read 5.48 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.52 ft below action stage. That is 0.25 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ZUMM5
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.82 ft | 2010-09-24 |
| 2 | 30.80 ft | 1951-07-22 |
| 3 | 30.50 ft | 1888-04-01 |
| 4 | 28.40 ft | 1965-03-02 |
| 5 | 28.20 ft | 1962-03-29 |
| 6 | 27.03 ft | 2019-06-29 |
| 7 | 26.26 ft | 1934-04-04 |
| 8 | 25.49 ft | 1986-09-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water may go over County Road 68 between Zumbro Falls and Hammond.
- 24.50 ft
Highway 63 may begin to flood north of the Zumbro River Bridge.
- 25.00 ft
Residential flooding may occur in the town of Hammond.
- 26.00 ft
Residential flooding may begin in Zumbro Falls.
- 27.50 ft
Highway 60 in Zumbro Falls may be flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Zumbro River flooding at Zumbro Falls?
No. The Zumbro River at Zumbro Falls is at 5.48 ft, 9.52 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Zumbro Falls?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Zumbro River has been at Zumbro Falls?
The highest crest on record is 35.82 ft, on 2010-09-24.
Is the Zumbro River high or low right now at Zumbro Falls?
At 5.48 ft it is higher than 35% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ZUMM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05374000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.