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Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park water level

River gauge, Mississippi River, Minnesota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.57ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
2,570 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 19.53 ft Minor floodstage 12.00 ft Lowest on record 0.25 ft

History

1.41.51.61.7ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 24Oct 271.41.51.61.7ftOct 16Oct 22Oct 27
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Monday, October 26 at 07:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:43 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park is at 1.57 ft, in the normal range.

It is 10.43 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Monday, October 26 at 07:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.50 ft and 1.73 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
19.53 ftApril 17, 1965
Lowest on record
0.25 ftAugust 21, 2021
Forecast peak
1.50 ftWednesday, October 21 at 01:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 10.43 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
119.53 ftApril 17, 1965
217.51 ftApril 14, 1952
316.84 ftApril 14, 1969
416.44 ftApril 9, 1997
515.87 ftApril 20, 2023
615.77 ftApril 15, 2001
714.61 ftMay 2, 1975
813.82 ftMay 11, 1950
913.19 ftApril 6, 1986
1013.16 ftMarch 31, 2019

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:19 PM Daylight 10 hr, 42 min Waxing gibbous 76%

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Other gauges on the Mississippi River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Mississippi River at AitkinRiver gauge, Mississippi River 2.31 ft Below flood stage ±0 100 mi
Mississippi River at BrainerdRiver gauge, Mississippi River 4.68 ft Below flood stage +0.24 ft 96 mi
Mississippi River near RoyaltonRiver gauge, Mississippi River 1,700 cfs Low +140 cfs 70 mi
Mississippi River at St. CloudRiver gauge, Mississippi River 4.02 ft Below flood stage ±0 50 mi
Mississippi River at Us Highway 169 at ChamplinRiver gauge, Mississippi River 4.30 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 6 mi
Mississippi River above 37th Ave. Ne in FridleyRiver gauge, Mississippi River 88.63 ft No reference yet ±0 6.0 mi
Mississippi River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Mississippi River 3.38 ft Below flood stage +0.05 ft 16 mi
Mississippi River below L&d 2 at HastingsRiver gauge, Mississippi River 6,970 cfs Normal +1,110 cfs 34 mi
Mississippi River at PrescottRiver gauge, Mississippi River 10,200 cfs Normal +1,010 cfs 36 mi
Mississippi River at Red WingRiver gauge, Mississippi River 2.45 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 54 mi
Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 5A near WinonaRiver gauge, Mississippi River 5.75 ft No reference yet −0.13 ft 108 mi
Mississippi River at WinonaRiver gauge, Mississippi River 5.59 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 110 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Coon Creek at Vale Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Coon Creek 16.5 cfs Low +0.4 cfs 1.2 mi
Sand Creek at Xeon Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Sand Creek 3.2 cfs Low ±0 3.8 mi
Rice Creek below Old Highway 8 in Mounds ViewRiver gauge, Rice Creek 6.1 cfs Low +0.2 cfs 5.4 mi
Shingle Creek at Queen Ave in MinneapolisRiver gauge, Shingle Creek 0.4 cfs Very low ±0 5.5 mi
Elm Creek near ChamplinRiver gauge, Elm Creek 4.0 cfs Low +0.2 cfs 7 mi
Rum River near St. FrancisRiver gauge, Rum River 2.18 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 14 mi
Lake Minnetonka above Grays Bay Otlt in MinnetonkaLake, Lake Minnetonka 928.22 ft Normal −0.02 ft 15 mi
Minnehaha Creek at Hiawatha Ave. in MinneapolisRiver gauge, Minnehaha Creek 4.1 cfs Low −0.5 cfs 15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.43 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM CDT, the water level was 1.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park?

The highest level on record is 19.53 ft on April 17, 1965. The lowest is 0.25 ft on August 21, 2021.

Is Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Monday, October 26 at 07:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:05288500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
45.12899, -93.29870 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.57 ft 2026-10-21 08:00 Provisional
Flow 2,570 cfs 2026-10-21 08:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park (usgs:05288500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/mississippi-river-at-highway-610-in-brooklyn-park

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