RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 7 - La Crescent
Winona County, Minnesota
Water level631.59 ft
Flow19,800 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action638 ft
Minor flood641 ft
Moderate flood643 ft
Major flood645 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 649 ft
Water begins to flow over the protective earthen levees.
- 647.48 ft
Water levels reach the flood of record.
- 647 ft
Water begins to flow over the lock gates and walls.
- 646.5 ft
Lock and dam 7 goes out of operation.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1965 | 647.38 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 645.2 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 19, 1969 | 644.87 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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