RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River at Thebes
Alexander County, Illinois
Water level9.88 ft
Flow122,000 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action30 ft
Minor flood33 ft
Moderate flood37 ft
Major flood42 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34 ft
The town of Thebes begins to flood.
- 33 ft
The town of Gale begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2016 | 47.74 ft | 1,111,594 cfs |
| May 22, 1995 | 45.91 ft | 856,000 cfs |
| May 3, 2011 | 45.52 ft | 969,909 cfs |
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