Mississippi River at Hastings -- Below Lock and Dam 2
Critical Stages
13' - Action
15' - Flood
17' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:30 AM CST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.39 ft
Flow: 2.13 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 4.5 | 8.14 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 4.5 | 8.14 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 4.5 | 8.14 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 4.5 | 8.14 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 4.5 | 8.14 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 4.5 | 8.14 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 4.5 | 8.14 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 4.5 | 8.14 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 4.5 | 8.14 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6 AM 12/11 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 12 PM 12/11 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6 PM 12/11 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 12 AM 12/12 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6 AM 12/12 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 12 PM 12/12 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6 PM 12/12 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 12 AM 12/13 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6 AM 12/13 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM 12/6 | 4.39 | 2.13 |
| 9:15 AM 12/6 | 4.39 | 2.13 |
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 4.39 | 2.13 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 4.39 | 2.13 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 4.39 | 2.13 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 4.39 | 2.13 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 4.39 | 2.13 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 4.39 | 2.13 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 4.39 | 2.13 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 2.17 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 4.41 | 2.48 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 4.41 | 2.48 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 4.41 | 2.48 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 4.41 | 2.48 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 4.41 | 2.48 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 4.42 | 2.83 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 4.41 | 2.48 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 4.41 | 2.48 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 4.42 | 2.83 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 4.42 | 2.83 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 4.41 | 2.48 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 4.42 | 2.83 |
36.6' -
Prairie Island power plant may go to an emergency state to prepare for flooding.
29.5' -
Prairie Island power plant may go to an alert state to prepare for flooding.
23' -
Highway 10 at Point Douglas may be closed due to safety concerns.
20.39' -
Lock and dam 2 may end operations.
20' -
Flooding begins at Point Douglas.
19' -
Flood waters begin to affect eastern portions of Hastings.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1965 | 25.9 |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 24.3 |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 22 |
| Apr 17, 2001 | 21.6 |
| Apr 13, 1997 | 21.3 |
| Apr 16, 1952 | 20.9 |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 19.49 |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 19.35 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 18.98 |
| Jun 27, 2014 | 18.95 |
| Jun 28, 1993 | 18.9 |
| Apr 18, 1951 | 18.9 |
| Apr 13, 2011 | 17.76 |
| May 1, 2018 | 17.5 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 17.42 |
| Mar 25, 2010 | 17.22 |
| May 4, 1975 | 17.1 |
| Apr 7, 1986 | 16.9 |
| May 21, 2023 | 16.89 |
| Jul 1, 2018 | 16.6 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
