River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LKCM5
In brief
The Mississippi River at Lake City, MN read 6.27 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.73 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LKCM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.18 ft | 1965-04-19 |
| 2 | 20.20 ft | 1969-04-17 |
| 3 | 20.13 ft | 2001-04-16 |
| 4 | 19.17 ft | 1952-04-18 |
| 5 | 19.06 ft | 1951-04-16 |
| 6 | 18.98 ft | 2023-04-25 |
| 7 | 18.95 ft | 1997-04-11 |
| 8 | 17.63 ft | 2019-04-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Central Point Road is closed.
Minor lowland flooding occurs and some residential sections near the river are evacuated. Water and Sewer service is turned off along Central Point Road. In Wisconsin, structures on Barney's Point are inaccessible due to inundated access route. Stockholm Village Park is flooded.
Structures on the lower end of Deer Island in Pepin area begin to flood. West Lake Road and Deer Island Road are partially under water, limiting access to homes and properties.
The marina in Pepin Wisconsin is completely under water.
The intersection of South Oak Street and Camp Lakeview Road is closed.
The entrance to Hok-Si-La Park is flooded.
Water begins to spread into the Marina.
Flooding begins along Chestnut Street, Park Street, and Lakeshore Drive.
The water reaches the flood of record set in 1965.
Water begins to threaten the first floor of the Marina Building.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Lake City is at 6.27 ft, 6.73 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
The highest crest on record is 22.18 ft, on 1965-04-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LKCM5). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.