Mississippi River At Prescott, Wi Realtime Data
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT PRESCOTT, WI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
13,400
Discharge (cfs)
25.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 13,400 cfs, and a gauge height of 25.31 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 14,090 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is influenced by several tributaries, including the St. Croix River and the Minnesota River, and is regulated by several dams, including the Lock and Dam No. 3. Seasonal trends in flow are influenced by snowmelt and precipitation patterns. Interestingly, the Mississippi River at Prescott, WI has a unique hydrology due to the presence of a large sand and gravel aquifer that intersects the river, allowing for water to flow both above and below the surface. The river also has cultural significance, having been a major transportation route for Native American tribes and European settlers.
August 15, 2026
| Elevation | 679.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 25.31 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 674.98 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 13400.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 73% |
| Year Over Year Average | 18,600 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 136,000 cfs |
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