Minor Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Community Garden indated near Kiwanis Park.
16 ft
East River Road near Kiwanis park becomes inundated.
13 ft
This will cause flooding of low lying agricultural areas ajacent to the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2012 | 17.61 ft | 17,900 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 16.7 ft | 17,500 cfs |
| Apr 9, 1997 | 16.03 ft | 15,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRAM5
River
Mississippi River
County
Crow Wing, MN
Coordinates
46.3778°N, 94.1831°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Brainerd?
The Mississippi River at Brainerd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05242300) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Mississippi River at Brainerd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Brainerd is 16 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mississippi River at Brainerd to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Mississippi River at Brainerd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota at coordinates 46.3778°N, 94.1831°W. USGS site number: 05242300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.