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Mississippi River at St. Cloud water level

River gauge, Mississippi River, Minnesota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.04ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,690 cfs
5 10 Highest onrecord 11.44 ft Minor floodstage 9.00 ft Lowest on record 2.50 ft

History

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Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.20 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Mississippi River at St. Cloud, where the gauge shows 4.04 ft.

It is 4.96 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.20 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM. The 30-day range is 3.99 ft – 4.17 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
11.44 ftApril 8, 1997
Lowest on record
2.50 ftOctober 18, 1992
Forecast peak
4.20 ftSunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

Highest crests on record

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

RankLevelDate
111.44 ftApril 8, 1997
210.99 ftApril 12, 2001
39.95 ftApril 17, 2023
49.83 ftMarch 30, 2009
59.68 ftMay 14, 2022
69.38 ftMay 17, 1999
78.95 ftMarch 18, 2010
88.76 ftMarch 29, 2019
98.75 ftJune 19, 2014
108.70 ftApril 22, 1996

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min First quarter 50%

Map

Other gauges on the Mississippi River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Mississippi River at Days High Landing near Deer RiverRiver gauge, Mississippi River 73.14 ft No reference yet ±0 119 mi
Mississippi River at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Mississippi River 401 cfs Very low −25.0 cfs 120 mi
Mississippi River at AitkinRiver gauge, Mississippi River 2.28 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 72 mi
Mississippi River at BrainerdRiver gauge, Mississippi River 4.26 ft Below flood stage −0.24 ft 57 mi
Mississippi River near RoyaltonRiver gauge, Mississippi River 1,700 cfs Low +90.0 cfs 22 mi
Mississippi River at Us Highway 169 at ChamplinRiver gauge, Mississippi River 4.28 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 44 mi
Mississippi River at Highway 610 in Brooklyn ParkRiver gauge, Mississippi River 1.66 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 50 mi
Mississippi River above 37th Ave. Ne in FridleyRiver gauge, Mississippi River 88.74 ft No reference yet +0.01 ft 55 mi
Mississippi River at St. PaulRiver gauge, Mississippi River 3.12 ft Below flood stage +0.14 ft 66 mi
Mississippi River below L&d 2 at HastingsRiver gauge, Mississippi River 5,530 cfs Low −1,300.0 cfs 84 mi
Mississippi River at PrescottRiver gauge, Mississippi River 6,920 cfs Low −3,880.0 cfs 86 mi
Mississippi River at Red WingRiver gauge, Mississippi River 2.58 ft Below flood stage +0.13 ft 104 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sauk River near St. CloudRiver gauge, Sauk River 1.51 ft Below flood stage ±0 4.3 mi
Elk River near Big LakeRiver gauge, Elk River 71.7 cfs Very low +7.7 cfs 27 mi
Crow River at RockfordRiver gauge, Crow River 2.52 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 38 mi
Rum River near St. FrancisRiver gauge, Rum River 2.21 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 40 mi
Elm Creek near ChamplinRiver gauge, Elm Creek 4.8 cfs Low −0.5 cfs 43 mi
Long Prairie River at Long PrairieRiver gauge, Long Prairie River 1.45 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 46 mi
Sand Creek at Xeon Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Sand Creek 3.2 cfs Low ±0 48 mi
Coon Creek at Vale Street in Coon RapidsRiver gauge, Coon Creek 16.5 cfs Low −0.9 cfs 50 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Mississippi River at St. Cloud?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.96 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 St. Cloud today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 09:45 AM CDT, the water level was 4.04 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mississippi River at St. Cloud rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Mississippi River at St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?

The highest level on record is 11.44 ft on April 8, 1997. The lowest is 2.50 ft on October 18, 1992.

Is Mississippi River at St. Cloud expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.20 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:05270700 (Agency page)
Coordinates
45.54724, -94.14566 (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 4.04 ft 2026-10-18 14:45 Provisional
Flow 1,690 cfs 2026-10-18 14:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Mississippi River at St. Cloud (usgs:05270700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/minnesota/mississippi-river-at-st-cloud

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