Mississippi River at New Madrid, MO
Is Mississippi River at New Madrid, MO flooding right now?
Mississippi River at New Madrid, MO measured 4.33 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 29.7 ft below its 34 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.33 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 34 ft, with major flooding at 44 ft. The highest crest on record was 48.35 ft on Fri, May 6, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 25.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 34 ft | 29.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 40 ft | 35.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 44 ft | 39.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Du Chien near Walnut Log, TN | 15.0 mi | Obion County |
| Reelfoot Creek near Samburg, TN | 17.0 mi | Obion County |
| Indian Creek near Samburg, TN | 17.9 mi | Obion County |
| North Reelfoot Creek at Hwy 22, near Clayton, TN | 18.2 mi | Obion County |
| South Reelfoot Creek near Clayton, TN | 18.8 mi | Obion 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.