Mississippi River at US Hwy 169 at Champlin, MN
Is Mississippi River at US Hwy 169 at Champlin, MN flooding right now?
Mississippi River at US Hwy 169 at Champlin, MN measured 4.14 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.14 ft
Streamflow
1,460 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.96 ft on Mon, Apr 12, 1965.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 12.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.96 ft | 1965-04-12 |
| 17.66 ft | 1965-04-17 |
| 17.56 ft | 1984-03-06 |
| 15.81 ft | 1957-03-29 |
| 15.46 ft | 1952-04-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek near Champlin, MN | 2.8 mi | Hennepin County |
| Coon Creek at 131 Street In Coon Rapids, MN | 3.2 mi | Anoka County |
| Sand Creek at Xeon Street In Coon Rapids, MN | 4.8 mi | Anoka County |
| Coon Creek at Vale Street In Coon Rapids, MN | 5.9 mi | Anoka County |
| Mississippi River at Hwy 610 In Brooklyn Park, MN | 6.4 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.