Major Flood
42 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
37 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
29 ft
What Floods at Each Level
48.86 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record.
43 ft
The flood gate on North Main Street closes.
42 ft
Several homes and structures in southern Cape Girardeau County may be inundated or cut off due to backwater flooding from the Diversion Channel. Evacuations may be required. Thousands of acres are flooded. Numerous roads are closed both along the Mississippi River and due to backwater flooding.
38 ft
The flood gate at Broadway closes.
36 ft
The flood gate on Themis Street closes.
32 ft
Minor flooding occurs. The Mississippi River backs into several creeks producing flooding.
29 ft
The area north of the Little River Diversion Channel begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2016 | 48.86 ft | 1,118,484 cfs |
| Aug 7, 1993 | 48.49 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 23, 1995 | 47 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CPGM7
River
Mississippi River
County
Cape Girardeau, MO
Coordinates
37.3019°N, 89.5181°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau?
The Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07020850) 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 Cape Girardeau?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 37 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri at coordinates 37.3019°N, 89.5181°W. USGS site number: 07020850. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- For the latest navigation status update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Louis District, <a href="http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Status-Reports/">click here.</a>