River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WIDM5
In brief
The Mississippi River at Winona, MN read 645.84 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.16 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WIDM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 663.35 ft | 1965-04-19 |
| 2 | 661.95 ft | 2001-04-17 |
| 3 | 661.60 ft | 1997-04-11 |
| 4 | 661.37 ft | 1969-04-19 |
| 5 | 660.51 ft | 2023-04-26 |
| 6 | 659.90 ft | 1952-04-20 |
| 7 | 659.26 ft | 1951-04-18 |
| 8 | 658.75 ft | 2019-04-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water begins to impact campsites along river upstream at Merrick State Park.
Lock and dam 5A closes to navigation.
Lock walls go underwater.
Water levels reach the flood of record.
Water reaches the top of the protective earthen levee.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Winona is at 645.84 ft, 4.16 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 650 ft, minor flooding 655 ft, moderate flooding 659 ft and major flooding 661 ft.
The highest crest on record is 663.35 ft, on 1965-04-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WIDM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05378490). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.