Big Muddy River at Rte 127 at Murphysboro, IL
Is Big Muddy River at Rte 127 at Murphysboro, IL flooding right now?
Big Muddy River at Rte 127 at Murphysboro, IL measured 3.18 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 18.8 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.18 ft
Streamflow
80 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.47 ft on Tue, May 3, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 18.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 24.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 32.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.47 ft | 2011-05-03 |
| 39.03 ft | 1961-05-12 |
| 38.56 ft | 2017-05-06 |
| 37.65 ft | 1996-05-02 |
| 37.24 ft | 2008-03-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Muddy River at Murphysboro, IL | 1.3 mi | Jackson County |
| Big Muddy River at Plumfield, IL | 19.2 mi | Franklin County |
| Crab Orchard Creek near Marion, IL | 24.0 mi | Williamson County |
| Big Muddy River below Rend Lake near Benton, IL | 27.3 mi | Franklin County |
| Mississippi River at Chester, IL | 29.1 mi | Randolph 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.