Is the Mississippi River flooding?
The Mississippi River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Louisiana. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Mississippi River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Louisiana river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 47.28 ft on 15 May 1927. Peak records there go back to 1828 (138 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.05 ft, 39.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River at Buras, LA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, LA | No flood stage defined | 8.05 ft | — | |
| Mississippi River at Belle Chasse, LA | No flood stage defined | 8.18 ft | — |