Mississippi River at Brownsville, MN
Is Mississippi River at Brownsville, MN flooding right now?
Mississippi River at Brownsville, MN measured 631.40 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.6 ft below its 635 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
631.40 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 635 ft. The highest crest on record was 640.2 ft on Thu, Apr 22, 1965.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 633 ft | 1.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 635 ft | 3.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 640.2 ft | 1965-04-22 |
| 638.79 ft | 2001-04-19 |
| 637.97 ft | 2023-04-27 |
| 637.32 ft | 1969-04-21 |
| 637.23 ft | 2024-07-03 |
Last 7 days
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|---|---|---|
| Crooked Creek at Freeburg MN | 6.9 mi | Houston County |
| La Crosse River near La Crosse, WI | 12.4 mi | La Crosse County |
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| South Fork Root River near Houston, MN | 15.0 mi | Houston County |
| Root River near Houston, MN | 15.9 mi | Houston 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.