Mississippi River at Alma - Pool 5
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin on the Mississippi River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: AMAW3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Minor Flood

672 ft

Action Stage

665 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Apr 15, 2001	672.13 ft	—
Apr 15, 2001	672.13 ft	—
Apr 15, 2011	668.09 ft	—
Apr 15, 2011	668.09 ft	—
Sep 29, 2010	666.23 ft	—

About This Gauge

NWS LID

AMAW3

River

Mississippi River

County

Buffalo, WI

Coordinates

44.2842°N, 91.9267°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Alma - Pool 5?

The Mississippi River at Alma - Pool 5 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 Alma - Pool 5?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Alma - Pool 5 is 672 feet. Action stage begins at 665 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mississippi River at Alma - Pool 5 to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Mississippi River at Alma - Pool 5 gauge located?

The gauge is located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.2842°N, 91.9267°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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On This River

Upstream: Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 4 - Alma Downstream: Mississippi River below Lock and Dam 5 - Minnesota City

More Resources

Wisconsin River Gauges River Level App Flood Alerts Understanding River Flood Levels Flash Flood Warnings Tornado Alerts

Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Mississippi River at Alma - Pool 5Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage