RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River at New Orleans
Orleans County, Louisiana
Water level2.92 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21.27 ft
Flood or Record occurred on April 25, 1922.
- 20 ft
A 20 foot project levee protects the city. Floodwalls and levees are constantly upgraded to maintain that project height.
- 17 ft
The river level will continue making navigation and docking difficult. The city is protected to a project height of 20 feet.
- 13 ft
Strong eddies will develop below the gage at Carrollton, with increased negative impacts on navigation.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1922 | 21.27 ft | — |
| May 10, 1912 | 21.05 ft | — |
| Apr 24, 1927 | 21 ft | — |
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