RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River at Red Wing
Goodhue County, Minnesota
Water level2.27 ft
Flow11,100 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1965 | 20.7 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 18.8 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 18.2 ft | — |
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