River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LNSI4
In brief
The Mississippi River at Lansing, IA read 7.78 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.22 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LNSI4
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.50 ft | 1965-04-24 |
| 2 | 19.93 ft | 2001-04-21 |
| 3 | 19.90 ft | 1880-06-20 |
| 4 | 19.61 ft | 2023-04-28 |
| 5 | 18.88 ft | 1969-04-22 |
| 6 | 18.46 ft | 1993-06-30 |
| 7 | 18.38 ft | 1997-04-15 |
| 8 | 18.14 ft | 1952-04-23 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River water back flows onto the ball park diamond via the lift station bypass.
River water back flows into Hogan Park by the sewer by-pass.
Water from the storm sewer system covers the 600 block of South Front Street.
Water from the storm sewer system reaches the 300 and 500 blocks of South Front Street.
Lock and Dam 9 goes out of operation.
Water from the storm sewer system covers the 400 block of South Front Street.
Water begins to cover Highway X52 by the wastewater treatment plant.
Water from the storm sewer system covers the 700 block of South Front Street.
The Wisconsin Highway 82 river crossing between Highway 35 and Lansing is closed.
Dairyland Power becomes inoperative.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Lansing is at 7.78 ft, 4.22 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
The highest crest on record is 22.5 ft, on 1965-04-24.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LNSI4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.