River stage
St. Paul, Mississippi River
- River level
- 3.39 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- Recent high
- 4.02 ft
- Recent low
- 2.98 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS STPM5
- 30-day change
- +0.22 ft
- Average
- 3.36 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.01 ft
In brief
The Mississippi River at St. Paul, MN read 3.39 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.61 ft below action stage. That is 0.22 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge STPM5
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.01 ft | 1965-04-16 |
| 2 | 24.52 ft | 1969-04-15 |
| 3 | 23.76 ft | 2001-04-18 |
| 4 | 23.20 ft | 2001-04-30 |
| 5 | 22.37 ft | 1997-04-13 |
| 6 | 22.02 ft | 1952-04-16 |
| 7 | 20.19 ft | 2019-03-31 |
| 8 | 20.17 ft | 2024-06-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.30 ft
Water begins to encroach on Water St.
- 14.00 ft
Portions of the Lilydale park area begin to experience flooding.
- 17.50 ft
Harriet Island begins to become submerged.
- 18.00 ft
Warner Road may become impassable due to high water.
- 29.00 ft
**Updated level from the USACE - Top of Right Bank Levee in the city of South St Paul
- 31.00 ft
Top of Right Bank Levee in St Paul across from the city side.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mississippi River flooding at St. Paul?
No. The Mississippi River at St. Paul is at 3.39 ft, 6.61 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at St. Paul?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at St. Paul?
The highest crest on record is 26.01 ft, on 1965-04-16.
Is the Mississippi River high or low right now at St. Paul?
At 3.39 ft it is higher than 61% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge STPM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05331000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.