RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River at St. Paul
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Water level2.95 ft
Flow3,010 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31 ft
Top of Right Bank Levee in St Paul across from the city side.
- 29 ft
**Updated level from the USACE - Top of Right Bank Levee in the city of South St Paul
- 18 ft
Warner Road may become impassable due to high water.
- 17.5 ft
Harriet Island begins to become submerged.
- 14 ft
Portions of the Lilydale park area begin to experience flooding.
- 13.3 ft
Water begins to encroach on Water St.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 1965 | 26.01 ft | 171,000 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1969 | 24.52 ft | 156,000 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 23.76 ft | 143,000 cfs |
Flood map
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