River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HNNM7
In brief
The Mississippi River at Hannibal, MO read 12.73 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.27 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HNNM7
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.80 ft | 1993-07-15 |
| 2 | 30.16 ft | 2019-06-02 |
| 3 | 29.54 ft | 2008-06-18 |
| 4 | 28.59 ft | 1973-04-25 |
| 5 | 27.63 ft | 2013-04-21 |
| 6 | 26.91 ft | 2001-05-16 |
| 7 | 26.68 ft | 2014-07-08 |
| 8 | 25.53 ft | 2013-06-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding.
The northern end of Southside Recreation #2 Park along Bear Creek begins flooding at this height. Gate wells are shut down to prevent the sewers from backing up. Also at this level pumps are set to standby.
The Corps of Engineers begins flood fight procedures. At this level, preparations are made to install two flood gates at Hill Street and Center Street if the forecast exceeds 20.5 feet.
Nipper Park begins flooding on the Hannibal riverfront.
The Burlington Northern/Sante Fe railroad tracks running North and South and the railroad yards begin to flood. At this height, water reaches the base of the two flood gates at Hill Street and Center Steet, so these gates should already be installed and locked down. Also at this level, preparations are made to install the remaining 3 flood gates on Broadway Avenue and Main Street if the forecast reaches 21.5 feet.
At this height, water will reach the base of the remaining three flood gates on Broadway Avenue and Main Street, so these gates should already be installed and locked down. Bear Creek Trail and Dempsey Dog Park begin flooding and are closed near this height. Access to Sodalis Nature Preserve parking is flooded at 6th and Ely Streets. The south end of the Norfolk and Southern Multisport Complex begins flooding near 6th and 7th Streets. The grandstand area of Clemens Field begins flooding.
BNSF tracks just south of Hannibal are flooded.
Near this height, the west, east, and south building entrances to the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center building become inaccessible.
Highway 79 begins flooding south of Hannibal, and it may be closed from south of Hannibal to Route N.
Area south of Collier Street and along Sycamore Street outside the Hannibal flood wall floods. Also near this height, the parking lot around the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center begins flooding. South Main Street south of the flood wall is closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Hannibal is at 12.73 ft, 2.27 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
The highest crest on record is 31.8 ft, on 1993-07-15.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HNNM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05501600). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.