Mississippi River at Red Wing
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 3.30 ftFri, Sep 25, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 20.70 ft1965
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 19.70 ftRed Wing wastewater treatment plant begins to experience flooding.
- 17.00 ftMilwaukee Road railroad between Red Wing and Hastings begins flooding.
- 16.00 ftRed Wing Milling Company may experience basement flooding and begin pumping.
- 15.00 ftThe city of Frontenac and Bay City begin flooding.
- 14.30 ftLock and dam 3 may end operations.
- 14.00 ftLow lying areas and some roads along the river begin to experience flooding.
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 August 28, 2026.
Crest history
23 crests on NOAA’s list since 1951.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 18, 1965 | 20.70 ft |
| 2 | April 17, 1969 | 18.80 ft |
| 3 | April 28, 2001 | 18.20 ft |
| 4 | April 17, 2001 | 18.10 ft |
| 5 | April 12, 1997 | 17.18 ft |
| 6 | April 18, 1952 | 17.00 ft |
| 7 | April 25, 2023 | 16.55 ft |
| 8 | April 17, 1951 | 16.40 ft |
| 9 | July 1, 2024 | 16.19 ft |
| 10 | April 1, 2019 | 15.81 ft |
| 11 | June 28, 1993 | 15.30 ft |
| 12 | May 1, 1975 | 14.91 ft |
| 13 | April 7, 1986 | 14.90 ft |
| 14 | April 15, 2011 | 14.72 ft |
| 15 | June 29, 2014 | 14.70 ft |
| 16 | April 5, 1967 | 14.30 ft |
| 17 | March 26, 2010 | 12.93 ft |
| 18 | May 1, 2018 | 12.76 ft |
| 19 | June 23, 2018 | 12.30 ft |
| 20 | May 25, 2017 | 11.23 ft |
| 21 | July 19, 2016 | 10.41 ft |
| 22 | June 27, 2012 | 10.34 ft |
| 23 | October 12, 2017 | 10.26 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 1, 2024: 16.19 ft
- April 25, 2023: 16.55 ft
- April 1, 2019: 15.81 ft
- June 23, 2018: 12.30 ft
- May 1, 2018: 12.76 ft
- October 12, 2017: 10.26 ft
- May 25, 2017: 11.23 ft
- July 19, 2016: 10.41 ft
- June 29, 2014: 14.70 ft
- June 27, 2012: 10.34 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. Stage may be affected by ice.
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.