Mississippi River at New Madrid water level

Mississippi River at New Madrid is at 4.55 ft and falling (−1.62 ft in 24 h). About normal for this time of year (113% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level4.55 ft
Flow297,000 cfs
Last 24 hours−1.62 ft
Vs. normal today113%
NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 23, 10:00 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 07024175

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Mississippi River at New Madrid, water level, last 7 days (ft) · orange = NWS forecast

NWS forecast crest: 5.2 ft around Oct 23, 1:00 PM CT.

Flood stages

Action: 30 ft · Minor: 34 ft · Moderate: 40 ft · Major: 44 ft

Is Mississippi River floatable right now?

About normal for this time of year Good: about normal for this date. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 23.

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Mississippi River at New Madrid, MO · 36.5826, -89.5479. 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 They can be wrong or out of date.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.