Major Flood
20 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.4 ft
Flooding begins along Franklin, Washington, and Walnut Streets.
24 ft
Water begins to threaten the first floor of the Marina Building.
22.18 ft
The water reaches the flood of record set in 1965.
22 ft
Flooding begins along Chestnut Street, Park Street, and Lakeshore Drive.
20 ft
Water begins to spread into the Marina.
19.7 ft
The entrance to Hok-Si-La Park is flooded.
19.2 ft
The intersection of South Oak Street and Camp Lakeview Road is closed.
19 ft
The marina in Pepin Wisconsin is completely under water.
17 ft
Structures on the lower end of Deer Island in Pepin area begin to flood. West Lake Road and Deer Island Road are partially under water, limiting access to homes and properties.
16 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs and some residential sections near the river are evacuated. Water and Sewer service is turned off along Central Point Road. In Wisconsin, structures on Barney's Point are inaccessible due to inundated access route. Stockholm Village Park is flooded.
14 ft
Central Point Road is closed.
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 18, 1965 | 22.18 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 20.2 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 20.13 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LKCM5
River
Mississippi River
County
Wabasha, MN
Coordinates
44.4667°N, 92.2639°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Lake City?
The Mississippi River at Lake City gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Lake City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Lake City is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Mississippi River at Lake City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wabasha County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.4667°N, 92.2639°W. 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 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.