River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WABM5
In brief
The Mississippi River at Wabasha, MN read 7.28 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.72 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WABM5
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.05 ft | 1965-04-19 |
| 2 | 18.22 ft | 2001-04-16 |
| 3 | 17.63 ft | 1969-04-16 |
| 4 | 17.03 ft | 2023-04-25 |
| 5 | 16.71 ft | 1952-04-18 |
| 6 | 16.53 ft | 1997-04-11 |
| 7 | 16.40 ft | 1951-04-16 |
| 8 | 15.54 ft | 2019-04-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
The river affects low lying areas.
Flooding occurs in the field west of the grocery store on Hiawatha Drive.
The railroad underpass on Highway 60 may be flooded. Flooding is also possible along Lawrence Boulevard and Main Street East. Some businesses near the river may be flooded.
Water begins to go over highway 60. Flooding also impacts the lower level of slippery's restaurant.
Wisconsin Highway 35 between Maiden Rock and Stockholm may experience flooding.
Flooding begins near East Main Street.
Lock and Dam 4 goes out of operation and damages may begin to occur in Alma Wisconsin.
Grant Boulevard between Maiden Avenue and Bridge Avenue is closed.
The railroad goes out of operation.
Highway 30 and Hiawatha Drive will go under water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Wabasha is at 7.28 ft, 2.72 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
The highest crest on record is 20.05 ft, on 1965-04-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WABM5). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.