Mississippi River at New Madrid

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 8:46 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 48 - This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many homes and businesses becomes necessary.
  • 38 - Heavy agricultural damage begins.
  • 34 - Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 36.5831, -89.5322
RFC LMRFC
State MO
WFO PAH
County New Madrid
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 07024175

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 39.94 ft on 04-13-2025 (P)
2. 35.20 ft on 03-09-2022
3. 35.09 ft on 04-04-2021
4. 40.17 ft on 04-01-2020
5. 42.99 ft on 03-02-2019

Historic Crests

1. 48.35 ft on 05-06-2011
2. 48.00 ft on 02-03-1937
3. 45.27 ft on 04-29-2011
4. 44.60 ft on 04-09-1913
5. 43.60 ft on 04-04-1975

Low Water Records

1. -6.58 ft on 10-15-2023
2. -5.97 ft on 09-22-2024
3. -5.93 ft on 09-14-2023
4. -5.68 ft on 11-01-2024
5. -5.51 ft on 10-16-2022

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 299.48 ft
moderate Flooding 295.48 ft
minor Flooding 289.48 ft
action 285.48 ft
Latest Value 270.55 ft
Gauge Zero 255.48 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Paducah
8250 Highway 3520
West Paducah, KY 42086-6440
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