Mississippi River at Aitkin, MN
Is Mississippi River at Aitkin, MN flooding right now?
Mississippi River at Aitkin, MN measured 2.52 ft on 2026-10-27 18:30:00 UTC. That observation was 10.5 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.52 ft
Streamflow
798 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.49 ft on Sat, May 20, 1950.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 15.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.49 ft | 1950-05-20 |
| 19.5 ft | 1905-07-06 |
| 19.3 ft | 1916-04-29 |
| 18.8 ft | 1944-06-09 |
| 18.77 ft | 1948-04-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River Diversion near Aitkin, MN | 3.6 mi | Aitkin County |
| Seguchie Creek above Mouth near Garrison, MN | 20.5 mi | Crow Wing County |
| Seguchie Creek at Holt Lake Outlet, near Garrison | 20.7 mi | Crow Wing County |
| Mississippi River at Brainerd, MN | 25.2 mi | Crow Wing County |
| Crow Wing River near Pillager, MN | 35.7 mi | Cass County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.