Major Flood
17 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
10 ft
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.
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 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 Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STPM5
River
Mississippi River
County
Ramsey, MN
Coordinates
44.9444°N, 93.0881°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at St. Paul?
The Mississippi River at St. Paul gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05331000) 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 St. Paul?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at St. Paul is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
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Where is the Mississippi River at St. Paul gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.9444°N, 93.0881°W. USGS site number: 05331000. 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 (05331000)
- 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.