Mississippi River at Red Wing -- Below Lock and Dam #3
Minnesota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Goodhue County, Minnesota on the Mississippi River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RDWM5). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
683 ft
Moderate Flood
681.5 ft
Minor Flood
680.5 ft
Action Stage
679.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
683 ft
Lock and Dam 3 may end operations.
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 | 687.77 ft | 224,800 cfs |
| Apr 18, 1965 | 687.77 ft | 224,800 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 686.08 ft | 192,000 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 686.08 ft | 192,000 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 685.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
RDWM5
River
Mississippi River
County
Goodhue, MN
Coordinates
44.6103°N, 92.6103°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Red Wing -- Below Lock and Dam #3?
The Mississippi River at Red Wing -- Below Lock and Dam #3 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 Red Wing -- Below Lock and Dam #3?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Red Wing -- Below Lock and Dam #3 is 680.5 feet. Action stage begins at 679.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 681.5 feet, and major flooding at 683 feet.
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Where is the Mississippi River at Red Wing -- Below Lock and Dam #3 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Goodhue County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.6103°N, 92.6103°W. 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 U.S. Corps of Engineers (4572016)
- 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.