Mississippi River at Fort Ripley
Critical Stages
9' - Action
10.5' - Flood
12.5' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:30 PM CST 12/7/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.52 ft
Flow: 4.63 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM 12/8 | 5.54 | 4.67 |
| 12:15 AM 12/8 | 5.53 | 4.65 |
| 12:00 AM 12/8 | 5.53 | 4.65 |
| 11:45 PM 12/7 | 5.52 | 4.63 |
| 11:30 PM 12/7 | 5.52 | 4.63 |
| 11:15 PM 12/7 | 5.51 | 4.61 |
| 11:00 PM 12/7 | 5.51 | 4.61 |
| 10:45 PM 12/7 | 5.5 | 4.59 |
| 10:30 PM 12/7 | 5.5 | 4.59 |
| 10:15 PM 12/7 | 5.49 | 4.57 |
| 10:00 PM 12/7 | 5.49 | 4.57 |
| 9:45 PM 12/7 | 5.48 | 4.55 |
| 9:30 PM 12/7 | 5.48 | 4.55 |
| 9:15 PM 12/7 | 5.47 | 4.53 |
| 9:00 PM 12/7 | 5.47 | 4.53 |
| 8:45 PM 12/7 | 5.46 | 4.5 |
| 8:30 PM 12/7 | 5.46 | 4.5 |
| 8:15 PM 12/7 | 5.45 | 4.48 |
| 8:00 PM 12/7 | 5.45 | 4.48 |
| 7:45 PM 12/7 | 5.44 | 4.46 |
| 7:30 PM 12/7 | 5.44 | 4.46 |
| 7:15 PM 12/7 | 5.43 | 4.44 |
| 7:00 PM 12/7 | 5.43 | 4.44 |
| 6:45 PM 12/7 | 5.42 | 4.42 |
| 6:30 PM 12/7 | 5.42 | 4.42 |
| 6:15 PM 12/7 | 5.41 | 4.4 |
| 6:00 PM 12/7 | 5.41 | 4.4 |
| 5:45 PM 12/7 | 5.4 | 4.38 |
| 5:30 PM 12/7 | 5.4 | 4.38 |
| 5:15 PM 12/7 | 5.4 | 4.38 |
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.