Major 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.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.7 ft
Red Wing wastewater treatment plant begins to experience flooding.
17 ft
Milwaukee Road railroad between Red Wing and Hastings begins flooding.
16 ft
Red Wing Milling Company may experience basement flooding and begin pumping.
15 ft
The city of Frontenac and Bay City begin flooding.
14.3 ft
Lock and dam 3 may end operations.
14 ft
Low lying areas and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding.
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 17, 1965 | 20.7 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 18.8 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 18.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
REDM5
River
Mississippi River
County
Goodhue, MN
Coordinates
44.5653°N, 92.5424°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Red Wing?
The Mississippi River at Red Wing gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05355250) 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 Red Wing?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Red Wing is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 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 Red Wing 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 Red Wing gauge located?
The gauge is located in Goodhue County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.5653°N, 92.5424°W. USGS site number: 05355250. 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 (05355250)
- 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.