River stage
Alma, Mississippi River
- River level
- 660.00 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 665.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 672.00 ft
- Record crest
- 672.13 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS AMAW3
- Record crest
- 672.13 ft
- Flood stage
- 672.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2001-04-16
In brief
The Mississippi River at Alma, WI read 660.00 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.00 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge AMAW3
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 672.13 ft | 2001-04-16 |
| 2 | 668.09 ft | 2011-04-15 |
Trout stocking on the Mississippi River
Wisconsin DNR stocked the Mississippi River 6 times in 2025, 1,656 fish in total. BLUEGILL and FATHEAD MINNOW and LARGEMOUTH BASS and RAINBOW TROUT at ADULT and LARGE FINGERLING. Wisconsin DNR's published figures for 2025, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 456 trout actually released here across 6 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| BLUEGILL | 100 | None |
| FATHEAD MINNOW | 1,000 | None |
| LARGEMOUTH BASS | 50 | None |
| RAINBOW TROUT | 228 | None |
| LARGEMOUTH BASS | 50 | None |
| RAINBOW TROUT | 228 | None |
Wisconsin DNR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Wisconsin stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mississippi River flooding at Alma?
No. The Mississippi River at Alma is at 660.0 ft, 5.0 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Alma?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 665 ft and minor flooding 672 ft.
What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at Alma?
The highest crest on record is 672.13 ft, on 2001-04-16.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge AMAW3). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.