Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
The BNSF Railroad track becomes impassable.
25 ft
The transformer station becomes inoperable.
23.5 ft
The power and water plants in Aitkin become inoperative.
21 ft
The power plant at Aitkin needs emergency protection.
20.5 ft
Portions of Highway 169 northeast of Aitkin become impassable.
19 ft
The transformer station needs emergency protection.
18 ft
The Aitkin sewage plant becomes inoperative.
17 ft
Pumping begins at the wastewater treatment plant. Sandbagging begins at Aitkin city transformer. Water tops the levees on the North side of Aitkin.
15 ft
A few homes become surrounded by water in the Cedarbrook neighborhood near Eagle Rd. The Aitkin city park becomes flooded.
13 ft
The boat ramp at Aitkin city park floods. A few driveways become covered with water in the Cedarbrook area. Minor flooding of farmland occurs in the Cedarbrook community.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 1950 | 22.49 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Jul 5, 1905 | 19.5 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Apr 28, 1916 | 19.3 ft | 12,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ATKM5
River
Mississippi River
County
Aitkin, MN
Coordinates
46.5406°N, 93.7072°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River near Aitkin?
The Mississippi River near Aitkin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05227500) 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 near Aitkin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River near Aitkin is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
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Where is the Mississippi River near Aitkin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aitkin County, Minnesota at coordinates 46.5406°N, 93.7072°W. USGS site number: 05227500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
- 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.
- 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.