Mississippi River at New Madrid, MO
Gauge height
18.46 ft
Streamflow
599,000 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 34 ft | 15.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 40 ft | 21.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 44 ft | 25.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.35 ft | 2011-05-06 |
| 48 ft | 1937-02-03 |
| 45.27 ft | 2011-04-29 |
| 44.6 ft | 1913-04-09 |
| 43.6 ft | 1975-04-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Ditch No. 1 near Morehouse, MO | 20.1 mi | Stoddard County |
| OBION CREEK NEAR ARLINGTON, KY | 32.5 mi | Hickman County |
| BAYOU DE CHIEN NEAR CLINTON, KY | 32.5 mi | Hickman County |
| St. Francis River at Fisk, MO | 38.8 mi | Stoddard County |
| Castor River at Greenbriar, MO | 44.9 mi | Bollinger County |
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