Mississippi River at Louisiana
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Pike County, Missouri on the Mississippi River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LUSM7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
33.1 ft
Near this height, water will begin to flood U.S. Highway 54 on the Illinois side between the Champ Clark bridge and the levee.
29.5 ft
The boat house floods.
28.6 ft
The floodwall at the sewage treatment plant is overtopped, forcing the plant shutdown.
28.3 ft
This represents the height of the railroad tracks along Water Street.
28 ft
Water reaches low steel on railroad bridge in Louisiana.
27 ft
The Sny Island Cell #2 Levee is overtopped. This flood level was reached on April 24 1973.
26 ft
Floodgates and sandbags are used to protect the city water treatment intake.
25.9 ft
Near this height the main floor of the Two Rivers Marina off U.S. Highway 54 begins flooding.
25.5 ft
The south end of Main Street in Louisiana begins flooding.
25.25 ft
Missouri Highway 79 from County Road 115 to County Road 117 is closed northwest of Louisiana.
23.5 ft
Sny Levee District starts mobilizing to close levee.
23 ft
Numerous houses and businesses in southeast Louisiana begin to flood.
22.8 ft
Highway 79 is closed at Route D south of Louisiana near the Dyno-Nobel plant and Calumet plant.
21.7 ft
Floodgates are installed at the city sewage treatment facility.
21.5 ft
Water encroaches both shoulders of State Highway 79 about one half mile south of Louisiana at the Junction of County Road D. Also at this level low sections highway 79 in Louisiana are flooded. Motorists are detoured onto side streets. A business at the SW corner of Highway 79 and Alabama begins flooding.
21.3 ft
Highway 79 near Alabama Street at Gladney's car lot is closed.
21 ft
Highway 79 begins flooding near 3rd Street on the south side of Louisiana.
20.8 ft
Near this height, the railroad bridge below the mouth of Noix Creek is closed. Above this height, the bridge is unable to open to vessel traffic.
20.2 ft
Illinois Street between Main and Highway 79 begin flooding.
19.8 ft
Entrance to Noix Creek Campground begins flooding.
19.6 ft
Maryland Street at 4th Street by the Town Branch bridge begins flooding near this height.
17 ft
The parking area at the boat house floods.
15 ft
The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height.
12.2 ft
For barge navigation, the Corps will attempt to keep the river at or below this level. Year-round target levels are between 11.5 and 12.2 feet.
11.5 ft
For safe navigation of barge traffic, the Corps will try to keep the river above this level. Year-round target levels are between 11.5 and 12.2 feet.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1993 | 28.4 ft | — |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 28.4 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 27.72 ft | 507,000 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 27.72 ft | 507,000 cfs |
| Apr 23, 1973 | 27.05 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LUSM7
River
Mississippi River
County
Pike, MO
Coordinates
39.4525°N, 91.0467°W
Get Flood Alerts for Mississippi River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Louisiana?
The Mississippi River at Louisiana 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 at Louisiana?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Louisiana is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 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 Louisiana to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Mississippi River at Louisiana gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pike County, Missouri at coordinates 39.4525°N, 91.0467°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Mississippi River
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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>