Major Flood
17 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.8 ft
Anoka - Rum River begins flooding River Avenue and Madison Street
17.3 ft
Anoka - Rum River begins flooding 2nd Avenue and Adams Street.
17 ft
Champlin - water backs up through sewer manholes at Applewood Pointe on Dayton Road
14.6 ft
Anoka - water begins flooding Rice Street and Levee Avenue.
14.2 ft
Anoka - water begins flooding the Rum River boat launch walkway.
13.5 ft
Champlin - flooding begins on West River Parkway upstream from gage
11.26 ft
Watercraft restrictions begin.
11 ft
Champlin - flooding begins upstream of gage at Galloway Park
10.8 ft
Champlin - some flooding downstream of gage on Mississippi Drive
9.4 ft
Champlin - some flooding 3-4 miles downstream of gage below West River Road
9 ft
Champlin - low parking lot off 411 Dayton Road begins to flood.
8.8 ft
Champlin - low areas of Mississippi Point Park begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1965 | 17.96 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 1965 | 17.66 ft | — |
| Mar 5, 1984 | 17.56 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AKAM5
River
Mississippi River
County
Anoka, MN
Coordinates
45.1916°N, 93.3944°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Hwy 169 at Champlin?
The Mississippi River at Hwy 169 at Champlin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05283500) 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 Hwy 169 at Champlin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Hwy 169 at Champlin is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 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 Hwy 169 at Champlin 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 Hwy 169 at Champlin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Anoka County, Minnesota at coordinates 45.1916°N, 93.3944°W. USGS site number: 05283500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Obs courtesy of USGS (gage 05283500)
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.