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Fort Ripley, Mississippi River

River level
4.04 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
9.00 ft
Flood stage
10.50 ft
Record crest
14.30 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FTRM5

Record crest
14.30 ft
Flood stage
10.50 ft
Moderate flood
12.50 ft
Major flood
26.00 ft
Crest date
1966-03-23

In brief

The Mississippi River at Fort Ripley, MN read 4.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.96 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge FTRM5

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 9.00 ftMinor flooding 10.50 ftModerate flooding 12.50 ftMajor flooding 26.00 ft CURRENT 4.04 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 14.30 ft 1966-03-23
2 14.15 ft 1997-04-08
3 13.84 ft 2001-04-13
4 13.60 ft 1965-04-16
5 13.30 ft 1950-05-22
6 13.26 ft 1974-04-17
7 13.21 ft 1982-04-17
8 13.11 ft 1969-04-13

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 10.50 ft

    Flooding of low lying areas adjacent the river is expected

  2. 11.00 ft

    This will cause minor flooding of rural areas near Fort Ripley.

  3. 12.00 ft

    The boat landing and parking lot at the public access are under water.

  4. 26.00 ft

    This will cause flooding in the community of Fort Ripley.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mississippi River flooding at Fort Ripley?

No. The Mississippi River at Fort Ripley is at 4.04 ft, 4.96 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Fort Ripley?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10.5 ft, moderate flooding 12.5 ft and major flooding 26 ft.

What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at Fort Ripley?

The highest crest on record is 14.3 ft, on 1966-03-23.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FTRM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05261000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.