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* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Central Minnesota * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy smoke will continue to disperse and retreat to the north this evening into Friday morning, with improvements in air quality from south to north with time. On Friday, an area of low pressure moves through the region and further improves air quality for all but northeastern Minnesota. the air quality alert expires at 11am for most of the state, but will continue through Monday for northeastern Minnesota.

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Air Quality Alert
Until 2026-07-17T11:00:00-05:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Purple or Very Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Central Minnesota * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy smoke will continue to disperse and retreat to the north this evening into Friday morning, with improvements in air quality from south to north with time. On Friday, an area of low pressure moves through the region and further improves air quality for all but northeastern Minnesota. the air quality alert expires at 11am for most of the state, but will continue through Monday for northeastern Minnesota.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT PRESCOTT, WI

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20,300

Discharge (cfs)

25.5

Gauge Height (ft)

USGS 05344500

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 20,300 cfs, and a gauge height of 25.52 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 20,940 .

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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.

July 16, 2026

Elevation	679.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft	25.52 ft
Streamflow, ft³/s	20300.0 ft3/s
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft	675.19 ft
Percent of Normal	88%
Year Over Year Average	23,100 cfs
24hr Flow Prediction	cfs
Maximum Recorded	136,000 cfs

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT PRESCOTT, WI

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20,300

Discharge (cfs)

25.5

Gauge Height (ft)

July 16, 2026

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Mississippi River At Prescott, Wi Realtime Data

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT PRESCOTT, WI

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20,300

Discharge (cfs)

25.5

Gauge Height (ft)

July 16, 2026

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