Mississippi River at Wabasha - Pool 4
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 1:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 7.20 ftThu, Sep 24, 1:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 20.05 ft1965
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 20.05 ftThe water reaches the flood of record set in 1965.
- 20.00 ftThe Dairyland Power Cooperative steam generation plant becomes inoperative.
- 18.00 ftHighway 30 and Hiawatha Drive will go under water.
- 16.50 ftThe railroad goes out of operation.
- 15.30 ftGrant Boulevard between Maiden Avenue and Bridge Avenue is closed.
- 15.00 ftLock and Dam 4 goes out of operation and damages may begin to occur in Alma Wisconsin.
- 14.40 ftFlooding begins near East Main Street.
- 14.00 ftWisconsin Highway 35 between Maiden Rock and Stockholm may experience flooding.
- 13.50 ftWater begins to go over highway 60. Flooding also impacts the lower level of slippery's restaurant.
- 13.00 ftThe railroad underpass on Highway 60 may be flooded. Flooding is also possible along Lawrence Boulevard and Main Street East. Some businesses near the river may be flooded.
- 12.50 ftFlooding occurs in the field west of the grocery store on Hiawatha Drive.
- 12.00 ftThe river affects low lying areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
32 crests on NOAA’s list since 1943.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 19, 1965 | 20.05 ft |
| 2 | April 16, 2001 | 18.22 ft |
| 3 | April 16, 1969 | 17.63 ft |
| 4 | April 25, 2023 | 17.03 ft |
| 5 | April 18, 1952 | 16.71 ft |
| 6 | April 11, 1997 | 16.53 ft |
| 7 | April 16, 1951 | 16.40 ft |
| 8 | April 2, 2019 | 15.54 ft |
| 9 | April 5, 1967 | 15.46 ft |
| 10 | June 25, 1993 | 15.30 ft |
| 11 | May 6, 1954 | 15.22 ft |
| 12 | April 6, 1986 | 15.20 ft |
| 13 | June 30, 2024 | 15.18 ft |
| 14 | May 1, 1975 | 14.93 ft |
| 15 | April 14, 2011 | 14.89 ft |
| 16 | June 30, 2014 | 14.37 ft |
| 17 | June 20, 1943 | 14.20 ft |
| 18 | April 24, 1996 | 14.00 ft |
| 19 | May 24, 2019 | 13.89 ft |
| 20 | September 27, 1986 | 13.62 ft |
| 21 | May 13, 1950 | 13.61 ft |
| 22 | March 11, 1983 | 13.58 ft |
| 23 | March 19, 1973 | 13.50 ft |
| 24 | April 16, 1971 | 13.30 ft |
| 25 | April 26, 1979 | 13.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 30, 2024: 15.18 ft
- April 25, 2023: 17.03 ft
- October 11, 2019: 12.37 ft
- May 24, 2019: 13.89 ft
- April 2, 2019: 15.54 ft
- May 23, 2017: 12.68 ft
- June 30, 2014: 14.37 ft
- April 14, 2011: 14.89 ft
- September 29, 2010: 12.95 ft
- May 16, 2003: 12.58 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely during the navigation season, and as needed at other times of the year. 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. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.