Major Flood
44 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
40 ft
Minor Flood
34 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
48 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary.
38 ft
Heavy agricultural damage begins.
34 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
30 ft
Bottomland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2011 | 48.35 ft | — |
| Feb 2, 1937 | 48 ft | — |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 45.27 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NMDM7
River
Mississippi River
County
New Madrid, MO
Coordinates
36.5831°N, 89.5322°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at New Madrid?
The Mississippi River at New Madrid gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07024175) 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 New Madrid?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at New Madrid is 34 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 44 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 New Madrid 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 New Madrid gauge located?
The gauge is located in New Madrid County, Missouri at coordinates 36.5831°N, 89.5322°W. USGS site number: 07024175. 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.