River MN WI

Root River

Minnesota • 43.7765, -91.7916

Length

82 mi

132 km

Elevation

936′ → 630′

306 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.07%

3.7 ft/mi

Drainage

1,586 mi²

4,109 km²

Avg Flow

1,179 cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,764 mi

2,839 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

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Water Level Gauges on Root River

There are 11 USGS water level monitoring stations on Root River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 13 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Root River.