Mississippi River at New Orleans water level
Mississippi River at New Orleans is at 3.71 ft and rising (+0.30 ft in 24 h).
Water level3.71 ft
Last 24 hours+0.30 ft
NWS flood statusNot flooding
Updated Oct 23, 10:00 PM CT · Source: National Weather Service
Last 7 days
NWS forecast crest: 3.5 ft around Oct 23, 1:00 PM CT.
Flood stages
Action: 17 ft · Minor: 17 ft · Moderate: 19 ft · Major: 20 ft
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Mississippi River at New Orleans · 29.9347, -90.1361. NWS forecast page.
Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.