RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Mississippi River at New Madrid
New Madrid County, Missouri
Water level4.45 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action30 ft
Minor flood34 ft
Moderate flood40 ft
Major flood44 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2011 | 48.35 ft | — |
| Feb 2, 1937 | 48 ft | — |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 45.27 ft | — |
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