Mississippi River at Vicksburg, MS
Is Mississippi River at Vicksburg, MS flooding right now?
Mississippi River at Vicksburg, MS measured 9.38 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 33.6 ft below its 43 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.38 ft
Streamflow
300,000 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 43 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 57.1 ft on Thu, May 19, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 35 ft | 25.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 43 ft | 33.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 46 ft | 36.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 40.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 57.1 ft | 2011-05-19 |
| 56.2 ft | 1927-05-04 |
| 53.2 ft | 1937-02-21 |
| 52.8 ft | 1929-06-06 |
| 52.5 ft | 1922-04-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yazoo River below Steele Bayou near Long Lake, MS | 8.9 mi | Warren County |
| Steele Bayou at Hwy 465 near Redwood, MS | 9.5 mi | Issaquena County |
| Big Black River near Bovina, MS | 12.4 mi | Hinds County |
| Yazoo River at Redwood, MS | 13.0 mi | Warren County |
| Big Sunflower Diversion Canal near Redwood, MS | 14.7 mi | Warren 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.