Mississippi River at Fort Ripley
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 7:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.50 ft
- Record crest
- 14.30 ft1966
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 26.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.50 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 26.00 ftThis will cause flooding in the community of Fort Ripley.
- 12.00 ftThe boat landing and parking lot at the public access are under water.
- 11.00 ftThis will cause minor flooding of rural areas near Fort Ripley.
- 10.50 ftFlooding of low lying areas adjacent the river is expected
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1943.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 23, 1966 | 14.30 ft |
| 2 | April 8, 1997 | 14.15 ft |
| 3 | April 13, 2001 | 13.84 ft |
| 4 | April 16, 1965 | 13.60 ft |
| 5 | May 22, 1950 | 13.30 ft |
| 6 | April 17, 1974 | 13.26 ft |
| 7 | April 17, 1982 | 13.21 ft |
| 8 | April 13, 1969 | 13.11 ft |
| 9 | April 28, 1975 | 12.66 ft |
| 10 | May 16, 1999 | 12.19 ft |
| 11 | July 25, 1972 | 11.83 ft |
| 12 | June 17, 1943 | 11.80 ft |
| 13 | April 5, 1986 | 11.70 ft |
| 14 | April 8, 2020 | 11.36 ft |
| 15 | December 7, 1996 | 11.25 ft |
| 16 | May 2, 1962 | 11.20 ft |
| 17 | April 22, 1996 | 11.10 ft |
| 18 | July 17, 2016 | 11.05 ft |
| 19 | December 22, 1993 | 10.70 ft |
| 20 | March 17, 1973 | 10.60 ft |
| 21 | April 4, 1967 | 10.50 ft |
| 22 | May 22, 2015 | 10.34 ft |
| 23 | September 25, 1986 | 10.31 ft |
| 24 | January 1, 1998 | 10.16 ft |
| 25 | April 14, 1971 | 10.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 8, 2020: 11.36 ft
- July 17, 2016: 11.05 ft
- May 22, 2015: 10.34 ft
- June 15, 2005: 9.71 ft
- April 5, 2004: 6.90 ft
- June 29, 2003: 8.59 ft
- April 14, 2002: 9.66 ft
- April 13, 2001: 13.84 ft
- December 23, 2000: 8.75 ft
- May 14, 2000: 7.98 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.