River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LCRM5
In brief
The Mississippi River at La Crescent, MN read 631.16 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.84 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LCRM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 647.38 ft | 1965-04-21 |
| 2 | 645.20 ft | 2001-04-18 |
| 3 | 644.87 ft | 1969-04-20 |
| 4 | 644.77 ft | 2023-04-26 |
| 5 | 644.30 ft | 1952-04-20 |
| 6 | 643.85 ft | 1951-04-19 |
| 7 | 643.76 ft | 1997-04-13 |
| 8 | 643.55 ft | 1967-04-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Lock and dam 7 goes out of operation.
Water begins to flow over the lock gates and walls.
Water levels reach the flood of record.
Water begins to flow over the protective earthen levees.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at La Crescent is at 631.16 ft, 6.84 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 638 ft, minor flooding 641 ft, moderate flooding 643 ft and major flooding 645 ft.
The highest crest on record is 647.38 ft, on 1965-04-21.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LCRM5). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.