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Lake Water Levels
The above chart provides a weekly 'snapshot' of water levels on Mississippi Lake.
During periods of rapid change in water levels (spring runoff or severe storms) the chart may be updated at more frequent intervals. Throughout most of the year, the levels should track within the target range (black lines). During the spring runoff, there is no target range due to the variability in timing of spring melt and ice conditions. Through most of the summer we would expect to see a gradual decline in levels (within the target range).
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Historical Data: the above data is available in tabular and chart format for the years:
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The Mississippi Lake water level chart is produced by MLA, using information gathered by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA). Here are direct links to the MVCA website for additional information regarding the entire Mississippi River Watershed:
FLOOD WARNING information. It is important to note that severe storms, with subsequent heavy rainfall, may result in fairly rapid increases in water levels. Consult the MVCA for detailed information and guidance regarding flooding conditions;
Water Levels elsewhere in the Watershed. MVCA tracks lake levels and stream flow throughout the watershed.
Mailing Lists to subscribe directly to MVCA for information regarding a variety of topics.
Notes for 2023
22 April 2024
15 April 2024
9 April 2024
1 April 2024
25 Mar 2024
18 Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024
26 Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024
12 Feb 2024
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29 Jan 2024
22 Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024
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01 Jan 2024
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Level has come up a tad; now at 134.58 MASL.
Level has come up with all the rain; now at 134.54 MASL.
Level has come up a tad after all the snow last week, now at 134.35MASL.
Level has dropped to 134.31 MASL.
Level has dropped and ice has gone out. Level is now at 134.47 MASL.
Level may have peaked at 134.62 MASL on March 14. Now at 134.56 MASL.
Flows and levels are increasing ; Now at 134.57 MASL. Looks like the 2024 freshet is underway
Level is up with increasing flows. Level now 134.38 MASL.
Level is holding; now at 134.3 MASL.
Level is up; now at 134.33 MASL.
Level is up with all the rain; now at 134.27 MASL.
Level is holding at 134.21 MASL.
Level is down a bit; now at 134.21 MASL.
Level is up a bit; now at 134.24 MASL.
Level is up a bit, now at 134.21 MASL.
Level is now at 134.16 MASL.
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