RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 3 - Red Wing
Goodhue County, Minnesota
Water level667.53 ft
Flow11,300 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action679.5 ft
Minor flood680.5 ft
Moderate flood681.5 ft
Major flood683 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 683 ft
Lock and Dam 3 may end operations.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1965 | 687.77 ft | 224,800 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 686.08 ft | 192,000 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2001 | 685.2 ft | — |
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