Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3,320 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.94 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,825 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a major source of water for the area and is fed by numerous tributaries, including the Rum River. The flow of the river varies seasonally, with higher flows during the spring snowmelt and lower flows during the summer months. There are several dams along the river, including the Coon Rapids Dam and the St. Anthony Falls Dam. One interesting fact is that the Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America and is home to hundreds of species of aquatic plants and animals, including the endangered pallid sturgeon.
| Elevation | 817.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.94 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 3320.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 806.68 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 43% |
| Year Over Year Average | 7,775 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 65,400 cfs |