Major Flood
47 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
45 ft
Minor Flood
37 ft
Action Stage
34 ft
What Floods at Each Level
50 ft
In Tennessee, all homesteads north of Cates Landing to the Kentucky border are flooded except those right on the border.
48.4 ft
Forty-eight point four feet is the flood of rccord for the gauge.
46 ft
In Tennessee, many homesteads in the Bessie area are flooded. Cates Landing-New Markham Road is flooding east of Cates Landing. Areas to the west of the levee, near the intersection of Upper Wynnburg Road and Mooring Road, southwest of Tiptonville, are flooded.
45 ft
In Tennessee, Highway 22 is flooded near the Tennessee border cutting off evacuation of people in the Bessie area. Highway 22 and homesteads near and just north of the intersection of Highway 22 and Cates Landing-New Markham road are flooding. Floodwater has reached to just west of Cates Landing. House toward the north end of Pea Ridge Road is cut off. Terminal elevator southwest of Tiptonville is beginning to flood.
44 ft
In Tennessee, Pea Ridge Road is flooding. Lane to homestead northwest of Pea Ridge Road just by the river is flooding. Water begins to go over the Tennemo Levee.
43 ft
In Tennessee, Cates Landing-New Markham Road is flooded just east of Pea Ridge Road, making evacuation difficult.
40 ft
In Tennessee, long sections of Tiptonville Ferry Road are flooded.
39 ft
In Tennessee, water begins to flood Tiptonville Ferry Road, Barr Road, and the farmland east of Tiptonville Ferry Road.
36 ft
In Missouri, most fields around Robinson Lake in Pemiscot County are covered by flood water.
35 ft
In Tennessee, a large section of Lake County Tennessee Road 79 is flooded near the levee. Most fields and pastures south of Stewart, Missouri, are covered by flood water.
34 ft
Fields are flooding east of Point Pleasant, Missouri.
30 ft
Backwater has reached the floodgates at Canoe Lake. Pemiscot County Missouri Road 338 is flooding at several spots.
29 ft
Backwater is close to the floodgates at Canoe Lake in Lake County, Tennessee. Water is spreading over land south of Sheep Ridge Levee.
28 ft
In Tennessee, backwater has reached the floodgates at Mud Lake Culvert. West end of Lake County Road 79 is being covered south of Hathaway. Headwater is going over Hathaway Point at two places. In Missouri, Pemiscot County Road 338 is flooding at several places. Lowest pastures and fields are flooding.
27 ft
Access road to Stewart Bar, Missouri, is flooded at the slough nearest to the levee. Flooding of swamps and forests is well underway.
26 ft
Backwater has reached the floodgates at Mooring Bayou, Tennessee. Water is going over the repair structure in Sheep Ridge Levee.
25 ft
River water is getting close to the floodgates at the south end of the Tiptonville Ferry Road in Lake County, Tennessee.
22 ft
Backwater may be against the floodgates at Blue Bank Bayou in Lake County, Tennessee.
21 ft
Backwater is close to the floodgates at Blue Bank Bayou in Lake County, Tennessee.
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 5, 2011 | 48.35 ft | — |
| Feb 5, 1937 | 47.75 ft | — |
| May 28, 1995 | 46 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
TPTM7
River
Mississippi River
County
New Madrid, MO
Coordinates
36.4124°N, 89.5377°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River above Tiptonville?
The Mississippi River above Tiptonville gauge is maintained by USGS 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 above Tiptonville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River above Tiptonville is 37 feet. Action stage begins at 34 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 45 feet, and major flooding at 47 feet.
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Where is the Mississippi River above Tiptonville gauge located?
The gauge is located in New Madrid County, Missouri at coordinates 36.4124°N, 89.5377°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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- 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.