Mississippi River at St. Paul, MN
Is Mississippi River at St. Paul, MN flooding right now?
Mississippi River at St. Paul, MN measured 3.33 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.33 ft
Streamflow
7,250 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.01 ft on Fri, Apr 16, 1965.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.01 ft | 1965-04-16 |
| 24.52 ft | 1969-04-15 |
| 23.76 ft | 2001-04-18 |
| 23.2 ft | 2001-04-30 |
| 22.37 ft | 1997-04-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha Creek at Hiawatha Ave. In Minneapolis, MN | 6.4 mi | Hennepin County |
| Minnesota River at Fort Snelling State Park, MN | 7.2 mi | Hennepin County |
| Mississippi River above 37Th Ave. NE In Fridley, MN | 11.6 mi | Anoka County |
| Rice Creek below Old Hwy. 8 In Mounds View, MN | 11.6 mi | Ramsey County |
| Shingle Creek at Queen Ave In Minneapolis, MN | 13.1 mi | Hennepin 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.