Mississippi River near Greenville
Mississippi — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Washington County, Mississippi on the Mississippi River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07265455, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
57 ft
Moderate Flood
52 ft
Minor Flood
48 ft
Action Stage
36 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
58 ft
Water is over 2 feet deep in Farmers Grain terminal building north of the Greenville bridge.
57 ft
Larger portion of Harbor Front Road is under water. The deepest water is at the south end.
56.5 ft
South end of the Harbor Front Road is inundated. Greenville port terminal ceases operation.
55 ft
Practically all areas between levees are flooded. Approximately 50 buildings have water inside them. Water enters Farmers Grain terminal building north of the Greenville bridge. Electric power is turned off to north and south Lake Ferguson Road and Hillman-Logan Road.
51.5 ft
Greenville boat store is inoperable for towboat supplies.
50 ft
Upper Lake Ferguson Road and Warfield Point Park are closed.
48 ft
Water begins to cover the dirt road leading to the Farmers Grain terminal facility which is north of the Greenville bridge.
45 ft
Lower Lake Ferguson Road is closed. Warfield Point Park is closed.
44.5 ft
Road to Bunge Corporation grain elevators is under water.
43.5 ft
Lower Lake Ferguson Road begins to flood.
42 ft
Flooding is occurring around Lake Ferguson.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1927 | 65.4 ft | — |
| Apr 20, 1927 | 65.4 ft | — |
| May 15, 2011 | 64.22 ft | — |
| May 15, 2011 | 64.22 ft | — |
| May 29, 1929 | 64.05 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GEEM6
River
Mississippi River
County
Washington, MS
Coordinates
33.2871°N, 91.1539°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River near Greenville?
The Mississippi River near Greenville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07265455) 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 near Greenville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River near Greenville is 48 feet. Action stage begins at 36 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 52 feet, and major flooding at 57 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
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Where is the Mississippi River near Greenville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Mississippi at coordinates 33.2871°N, 91.1539°W. USGS site number: 07265455. 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.