Mississippi River at Thebes, IL
Is Mississippi River at Thebes, IL flooding right now?
Mississippi River at Thebes, IL measured 15.79 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 17.2 ft below its 33 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
15.79 ft
Streamflow
192,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 33 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 47.74 ft on Sat, Jan 2, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 33 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 37 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 26.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 47.74 ft | 2016-01-02 |
| 45.91 ft | 1995-05-23 |
| 45.52 ft | 2011-05-03 |
| 45.51 ft | 1993-08-07 |
| 45.15 ft | 1844-07-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, MO | 6.4 mi | Cape Girardeau County |
| Ohio River at Olmsted, IL | 22.4 mi | Pulaski County |
| Humphrey Creek at Lacenter, KY | 29.6 mi | Ballard County |
| Little River Ditch No. 1 near Morehouse, MO | 30.4 mi | Stoddard County |
| Cache River at Forman, IL | 30.6 mi | Johnson 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.