Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau water level
Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau is at 16.12 ft and rising (+0.36 ft in 24 h).
Water level16.12 ft
Last 24 hours+0.36 ft
Water temp65°F
NWS flood statusNot flooding
Updated Oct 23, 11:00 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 07020850
Last 7 days
NWS forecast crest: 16.3 ft around Oct 24, 1:00 PM CT.
Flood stages
Action: 29 ft · Minor: 32 ft · Moderate: 37 ft · Major: 42 ft
Fishing: water temperature
65°F, prime water. Bass and crappie move shallow. One of the best windows of the year.
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About this gauge
Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, MO · 37.3019, -89.5180. USGS page. 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 They can be wrong or out of date.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.