RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River at Hickman
Fulton County, Kentucky
Water level8.40 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action26 ft
Minor flood34 ft
Moderate flood40 ft
Major flood43 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 40 ft
The City of Hickman will close the Hickman Gates.
- 34 ft
Water is on the levee.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2011 | 54.29 ft | 1,802,000 cfs |
| May 8, 2017 | 45.85 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 2025 | 45.66 ft | — |
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