River stage
Brainerd, Mississippi River
- River level
- 4.48 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.53 ft
- Recent high
- 6.23 ft
- Recent low
- 4.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRAM5
- 30-day change
- +0.24 ft
- Average
- 4.74 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.61 ft
In brief
The Mississippi River at Brainerd, MN read 4.48 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.52 ft below minor flood stage. That is 0.24 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BRAM5
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.61 ft | 2012-06-28 |
| 2 | 16.70 ft | 2001-04-30 |
| 3 | 16.03 ft | 1997-04-10 |
| 4 | 15.61 ft | 2023-04-26 |
| 5 | 14.59 ft | 1996-04-30 |
| 6 | 14.52 ft | 1999-05-18 |
| 7 | 14.39 ft | 2022-05-18 |
| 8 | 14.10 ft | 2014-05-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
This will cause flooding of low lying agricultural areas ajacent to the river.
- 16.00 ft
East River Road near Kiwanis park becomes inundated.
- 17.00 ft
Community Garden indated near Kiwanis Park.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mississippi River flooding at Brainerd?
No. The Mississippi River at Brainerd is at 4.48 ft, 11.52 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Brainerd?
Minor flooding 16 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at Brainerd?
The highest crest on record is 17.61 ft, on 2012-06-28.
Is the Mississippi River high or low right now at Brainerd?
At 4.48 ft it is higher than 28% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRAM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05242300). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.