River stage
Rock River (IA, MN)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Rock River (IA, MN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Rock River levels, gauge by gauge
The Rock River is measured at 4 gauges across Iowa, Minnesota. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Rapids | 7.19 ft | normal, falling |
| Rock Valley | 5.30 ft | normal, falling |
| Hardwick | 6.91 ft | normal, steady |
| Luverne | 2.74 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Rock River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Rock Rapids, IA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Rock River (IL, WI) different river, same name
- Willow Creek (IA, NE, SD) 11 gauges
- Mill Creek (IA) 1 gauge
- Minnesota River 15 gauges
- Cannon River 5 gauges
- Indian Creek (IA) 3 gauges
- Beaver Creek (IA) 10 gauges
- Raccoon River 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rock River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Rock River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Rock River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Rock Rapids is at 7.19 ft; Rock Valley is at 5.30 ft; Hardwick is at 6.91 ft; Luverne is at 2.74 ft.
Where is the Rock River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Rock River across Iowa, 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.