Mississippi River at Chester, IL
Is Mississippi River at Chester, IL flooding right now?
Not yet — Mississippi River at Chester, IL is at 26.42 ft, 0.6 ft below its 27 ft flood stage but at the action level, as of 57 min ago.
Gauge height
26.42 ft
Streamflow
419,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 49.74 ft on Sat, Aug 7, 1993.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 1.4 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 0.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 13.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 49.74 ft | 1993-08-07 |
| 46.52 ft | 2019-06-10 |
| 45.99 ft | 2016-01-02 |
| 44.66 ft | 2017-05-06 |
| 44 ft | 1995-05-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Saline Creek near Perryville, MO | 12.5 mi | Perry County |
| KASKASKIA RIVER NEAR RED BUD, IL | 20.1 mi | Randolph County |
| BIG MUDDY RIVER AT MURPHYSBORO, IL | 28.4 mi | Jackson County |
| BIG MUDDY RIVER AT RTE 127 AT MURPHYSBORO, IL | 29.1 mi | Jackson County |
| KASKASKIA RIVER AT NEW ATHENS, IL | 29.1 mi | St. Clair 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.