Major Flood
26 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.
Moderate Flood
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
This will cause flooding in the community of Fort Ripley.
12 ft
The boat landing and parking lot at the public access are under water.
11 ft
This will cause minor flooding of rural areas near Fort Ripley.
10.5 ft
Flooding of low lying areas adjacent the river is expected
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 1966 | 14.3 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1997 | 14.15 ft | 32,200 cfs |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 13.84 ft | 31,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FTRM5
River
Mississippi River
County
Crow Wing, MN
Coordinates
46.1806°N, 94.3656°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Fort Ripley?
The Mississippi River at Fort Ripley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05261000) 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 Fort Ripley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Fort Ripley is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 26 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 Fort Ripley 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 Fort Ripley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota at coordinates 46.1806°N, 94.3656°W. USGS site number: 05261000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
- 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.