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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Big Muddy River at Murphysboro are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Gauge - at Plumfield Upstream Gauge
Zoom Level:16
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 36
Moderate Flood Stage: 28
Flood Stage: 22
Action Stage: 20
Low Stage (in feet): 3

Historic Crests
(1) 40.47 ft on 05/03/2011
(2) 39.03 ft on 05/12/1961
(3) 38.56 ft on 05/06/2017
(4) 37.65 ft on 05/02/1996
(5) 37.24 ft on 03/23/2008
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 28.91 ft on 03/29/2023
(2) 25.22 ft on 02/23/2022
(3) 29.78 ft on 03/22/2021
(4) 29.92 ft on 01/16/2020
(5) 31.72 ft on 06/11/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.80 ft on 08/01/1964
(2) 3.09 ft on 08/30/2012
(3) 3.15 ft on 09/15/2005
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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36 Damage begins to property near Shoemaker Drive in Murphysboro. Evacuations may be needed to parts of a mobile home park.
34 Areas around S 3rd & 4th Streets begin to flood.
24 Some minor flooding in S 3rd & Division / Plum Street area.
22 Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly low lying areas.
20 Some farmers may have to move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
Photos
(1) Gage House
(2) Big Muddy River Upstream
(3) Big Muddy River Downstream
(4) Route 127 facing North

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