Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, MO
Is Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, MO flooding right now?
Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, MO measured 17.04 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.0 ft below its 32 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
17.04 ft
Streamflow
181,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 32 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 48.86 ft on Sat, Jan 2, 2016.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 32 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 37 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 25.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at Thebes, IL | 6.4 mi | Alexander County |
| Ohio River at Olmsted, IL | 26.6 mi | Pulaski County |
| Castor River at Greenbriar, MO | 30.9 mi | Bollinger County |
| Big Muddy River at Murphysboro, IL | 32.2 mi | Jackson County |
| Castor River at Zalma, MO | 32.4 mi | Bollinger 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.