Rush Creek near Rushford water level
River gauge, Rush Creek, Minnesota, United States
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What this means
Rush Creek near Rushford reads −0.97 ft as of Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between −0.99 ft and −0.93 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Rush Creek near Rushford
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root River above RushfordRiver gauge, Root River | 10.01 ft | Below flood stage | +0.19 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Root River near HoustonRiver gauge, Root River | 4.12 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 11 mi |
| South Fork Root River near HoustonRiver gauge, South Fork Root River | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Root River near Pilot MoundRiver gauge, Root River | 8.79 ft | Below flood stage | +0.19 ft | 13 mi |
| Mississippi River at WinonaRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 5.74 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Trempealeau River at DodgeRiver gauge, Trempealeau River | 5.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 23 mi |
| Crooked Creek at FreeburgRiver gauge, Crooked Creek | 6.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| La Crosse River near La CrosseRiver gauge, La Crosse River | 3.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.49 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Rush Creek near Rushford today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT, the water level was −0.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rush Creek near Rushford rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rush Creek near Rushford normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05384500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.83242, -91.77666(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | −0.97 ft | 2026-10-18 15:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rush Creek near Rushford (usgs:05384500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/rush-creek-near-rushford
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer