River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MSCM5
In brief
The Mississippi River at Minnesota City, MN read 651.24 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.76 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MSCM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 667.85 ft | 1965-04-19 |
| 2 | 665.70 ft | 2001-04-16 |
| 3 | 665.45 ft | 1997-04-11 |
| 4 | 665.10 ft | 1969-04-18 |
| 5 | 664.30 ft | 2023-04-25 |
| 6 | 663.84 ft | 1952-04-19 |
| 7 | 663.30 ft | 1951-04-18 |
| 8 | 662.62 ft | 2019-04-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water begins to impact campsites along river downstream at Merrick State Park.
Lock and dam 5 is closed to navigation.
Lock gates and walls at Dam 5 go underwater.
Water levels reach the flood of record.
Water begins to flow over portions of the protective earthen dike.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Minnesota City is at 651.24 ft, 5.76 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 657 ft, minor flooding 660 ft, moderate flooding 662 ft and major flooding 665 ft.
The highest crest on record is 667.85 ft, on 1965-04-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MSCM5). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.