Streamflow discharge was last observed at 7,770 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.25 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 10,170 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Minnesota and St. Croix rivers, and regulated by several dams, including the Lock and Dam No. 3. Seasonal trends show that the flow rate is highest in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, while it is lowest in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Mississippi River at Red Wing has been an important transportation route for goods and people since the early 1800s, and it is also home to a diverse range of fish species.
| Elevation | 669.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.25 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 667.07 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 7770.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 44% |
| Year Over Year Average | 17,950 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 177,000 cfs |