Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, MO
Gauge height
27.92 ft
Streamflow
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Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 1.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 32 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 37 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 14.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.86 ft | 2016-01-02 |
| 48.49 ft | 1993-08-08 |
| 47 ft | 1995-05-24 |
| 46.9 ft | 1993-08-03 |
| 46.36 ft | 2019-06-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Castor River at Greenbriar, MO | 30.9 mi | Bollinger County |
| Castor River at Zalma, MO | 32.4 mi | Bollinger County |
| Little River Ditch No. 1 near Morehouse, MO | 34.3 mi | Stoddard County |
| HUMPHREY CR AT LACENTER, KY | 34.5 mi | Ballard County |
| South Fork Saline Creek near Perryville, MO | 37.5 mi | Perry County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.