Mississippi River at Memphis, TN
Is Mississippi River at Memphis, TN flooding right now?
Mississippi River at Memphis, TN measured -2.03 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 36.0 ft below its 34 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-2.03 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 34 ft, with major flooding at 46 ft. The highest crest on record was 48.7 ft on Wed, Feb 10, 1937.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 30.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 34 ft | 36.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 40 ft | 42.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 46 ft | 48.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.7 ft | 1937-02-10 |
| 48.03 ft | 2011-05-10 |
| 45.8 ft | 1927-04-23 |
| 41.37 ft | 2019-03-04 |
| 40.76 ft | 1997-03-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nonconnah Creek at Riverport Rd at Memphis, TN | 3.0 mi | Shelby County |
| Wolf River at Hollywood St at Memphis, TN | 7.3 mi | Shelby County |
| Nonconnah Creek at Farrisview Rd at Memphis, TN | 7.7 mi | Shelby County |
| Loosahatchie River at US Hwy 51 at Memphis, TN | 10.5 mi | Shelby County |
| Fletcher Creek at Sycamore View Road at Memphis | 12.4 mi | Shelby 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.