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50 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
46 ft
Minor Flood
43 ft
Action Stage
35 ft
What Floods at Each Level
55 ft
Highway 61 north of Vicksburg is flooded.
54 ft
Road is inundated at the intersection of Levee Street, North Washington Street, and First East Street.
52 ft
Most of Hutson Street in Vicksburg is inundated.
51 ft
In Vicksburg, most streets west of Hutson Street are flooded.
50 ft
Water reaches the south end of Hutson Street. Hall Road at Cedars Road is closed and several businesses on Highway 61 South are flooded in the Vicksburg area.
49.5 ft
In Vicksburg, the west side of Thompson Lake Road up to the railroad is inundated.
49 ft
The river reaches Hall Road at Cedars Road and the edge of Cedars School Circle on the west side in Vicksburg. Vicksburg Floodwall gate at China Street is closed.
47.8 ft
Vicksburg Floodwall Gate at Clay Street is closed.
46.8 ft
LeTourneau Technologies experiences flooding problems. Vicksburg Floodwall gate number 7 at the lumber yard is closed.
46.5 ft
Portions of Highway 465, Eagle Lake Road and several houses are underwater. Portions of Letourneau Road in South Vicksburg are flooded.
46 ft
Water level reaches the grain bins at the Bunge Grain facility.
45.2 ft
Vicksburg Floodwall Gate at South Street is closed.
45 ft
Ford and Kings Subdivision at Williams Street begin to flood.
44.6 ft
Residence on Williams Street in Vicksburg begins to flood.
44 ft
Ford and Kings Subdivision at Pittman Road and Mary's Alley begins to flood.
43.5 ft
Long Lake Subdivision is completely flooded. Vicksburg Floodwall gates at train depot and the lumber yard gate 8 are closed.
43 ft
Jackson Lane in North Vicksburg begins to flood.
42 ft
Bunge Grain facility near St. Joseph Louisiana ceases loading operations. Chickasaw Road is going under water just west of the Chickasaw Community.
41.5 ft
Water reaches the slab of the first structure in the Chickasaw Bayou Subdivision.
41.2 ft
Long Lake Road is under water starting where the low road to the island takes off south. Access to Long Lake Community requires a boat. Chickasaw Road goes under water just west of the Chickasaw Community.
41 ft
The storm water drain valves are closed at the flood gates along the Vicksburg Water Front.
40.5 ft
Shady Lane Drive becomes impassable. Long Lake Road becomes impassable just north of Cypress Drive.
39.5 ft
The Long Lake Road to Eagle Lake Road becomes impassable about 1 mile north of the Long Lake Community.
38.8 ft
The Vicksburg FloodWall Gate at Crawford street is closed.
36.5 ft
Water begins to affect the Long Lake Community. The low road to Kings Island becomes impassable.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2011 | 57.1 ft | — |
| May 3, 1927 | 56.2 ft | 1,806,000 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1937 | 53.2 ft | 2,060,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VCKM6
River
Mississippi River
County
Warren, MS
Coordinates
32.3150°N, 90.9058°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Vicksburg?
The Mississippi River at Vicksburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07289000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Mississippi River at Vicksburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Vicksburg is 43 feet. Action stage begins at 35 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 46 feet, and major flooding at 50 feet.
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Where is the Mississippi River at Vicksburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Warren County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.3150°N, 90.9058°W. USGS site number: 07289000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.