Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WABM5). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.05 ft
The water reaches the flood of record set in 1965.
20 ft
The Dairyland Power Cooperative steam generation plant becomes inoperative.
18 ft
Highway 30 and Hiawatha Drive will go under water.
16.5 ft
The railroad goes out of operation.
15.3 ft
Grant Boulevard between Maiden Avenue and Bridge Avenue is closed.
15 ft
Lock and Dam 4 goes out of operation and damages may begin to occur in Alma Wisconsin.
14.4 ft
Flooding begins near East Main Street.
14 ft
Wisconsin Highway 35 between Maiden Rock and Stockholm may experience flooding.
13.5 ft
Water begins to go over highway 60. Flooding also impacts the lower level of slippery's restaurant.
13 ft
The railroad underpass on Highway 60 may be flooded. Flooding is also possible along Lawrence Boulevard and Main Street East. Some businesses near the river may be flooded.
12.5 ft
Flooding occurs in the field west of the grocery store on Hiawatha Drive.
12 ft
The river affects low lying areas.
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 | 20.05 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 18.22 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 1969 | 17.63 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WABM5
River
Mississippi River
County
Wabasha, MN
Coordinates
44.3872°N, 92.0369°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Wabasha - Pool 4?
The Mississippi River at Wabasha - Pool 4 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 Wabasha - Pool 4?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Wabasha - Pool 4 is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Mississippi River at Wabasha - Pool 4 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wabasha County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.3872°N, 92.0369°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.