River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake Itasca

River stage

Mora, Snake River

River level
1.12 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
9.00 ft
Flood stage
11.00 ft
Record crest
16.34 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MOAM5

Record crest
16.34 ft
Flood stage
11.00 ft
Moderate flood
13.00 ft
Major flood
14.00 ft
Crest date
2016-07-13

In brief

The Snake River at Mora, MN read 1.12 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.88 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge MOAM5

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 9.00 ftMinor flooding 11.00 ftModerate flooding 13.00 ftMajor flooding 14.00 ft CURRENT 1.12 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 16.34 ft 2016-07-13
2 15.06 ft 2018-07-13
3 13.81 ft 2023-04-03
4 12.23 ft 2019-10-01
5 12.16 ft 2017-10-04
6 10.56 ft 2020-03-31
7 9.53 ft 2015-05-18
8 7.40 ft 2021-04-11

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 11.50 ft

    Water reaches Fish Lake Dr near the Public Water Access.

  2. 13.50 ft

    Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 65 bridge over the Ann River.

  3. 15.00 ft

    Flood waters begin impacting local businesses along Hwy 65 just north of Fish Lake/Ann River.

  4. 16.00 ft

    Flood waters impact Hwy 65 along the southern approach of the bridge over the Ann River.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Snake River flooding at Mora?

No. The Snake River at Mora is at 1.12 ft, 7.88 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Mora?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 14 ft.

What is the highest the Snake River has been at Mora?

The highest crest on record is 16.34 ft, on 2016-07-13.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MOAM5); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05337500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.