Mississippi River at Fort Ripley
Critical Stages
9' - Action
10.5' - Flood
12.5' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:30 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.24 ft
Flow: 6.09 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | 6.26 | 6.13 |
| 7:15 PM 12/15 | 6.25 | 6.11 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 6.25 | 6.11 |
| 6:45 PM 12/15 | 6.25 | 6.11 |
| 6:30 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 6.09 |
| 6:15 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 6.09 |
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 6.09 |
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 6.09 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 6.09 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 6.09 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 6.09 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 6.09 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 6.09 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 6.25 | 6.11 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 6.25 | 6.11 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 6.26 | 6.13 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 6.27 | 6.15 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 6.28 | 6.17 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 6.3 | 6.22 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 6.31 | 6.24 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 6.33 | 6.28 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 6.36 | 6.34 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 6.39 | 6.4 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 6.4 | 6.42 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 6.42 | 6.47 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 6.44 | 6.51 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 6.46 | 6.55 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 6.49 | 6.62 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 6.51 | 6.66 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 6.54 | 6.73 |
26' -
This will cause flooding in the community of Fort Ripley.
12' -
The boat landing and parking lot at the public access are under water.
11' -
This will cause minor flooding of rural areas near Fort Ripley.
10.5' -
Flooding of low lying areas adjacent the river is expected
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 1966 | 14.3 |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 14.15 |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 13.84 |
| Apr 16, 1965 | 13.6 |
| May 22, 1950 | 13.3 |
| Apr 17, 1974 | 13.26 |
| Apr 17, 1982 | 13.21 |
| Apr 13, 1969 | 13.11 |
| Apr 28, 1975 | 12.66 |
| May 16, 1999 | 12.19 |
| Jul 25, 1972 | 11.83 |
| Jun 17, 1943 | 11.8 |
| Apr 5, 1986 | 11.7 |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 11.36 |
| Dec 7, 1996 | 11.25 |
| May 2, 1962 | 11.2 |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 11.1 |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 11.05 |
| Dec 22, 1993 | 10.7 |
| Mar 17, 1973 | 10.6 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.