River stage
New Madrid, Mississippi River
- River level
- 9.94 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.44 ft
- Recent high
- 24.40 ft
- Recent low
- -0.36 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NMDM7
- 30-day change
- +7.93 ft
- Average
- 11.82 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 48.35 ft
In brief
The Mississippi River at New Madrid, MO read 9.94 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 20.06 ft below action stage. That is 7.93 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NMDM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48.35 ft | 2011-05-06 |
| 2 | 48.00 ft | 1937-02-03 |
| 3 | 45.27 ft | 2011-04-29 |
| 4 | 44.60 ft | 1913-04-09 |
| 5 | 43.60 ft | 1975-04-04 |
| 6 | 43.50 ft | 1950-02-16 |
| 7 | 43.05 ft | 2016-01-04 |
| 8 | 42.99 ft | 2019-03-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
Bottomland begins to flood.
- 34.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
- 38.00 ft
Heavy agricultural damage begins.
- 48.00 ft
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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mississippi River flooding at New Madrid?
No. The Mississippi River at New Madrid is at 9.94 ft, 20.06 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Madrid?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 30 ft, minor flooding 34 ft, moderate flooding 40 ft and major flooding 44 ft.
What is the highest the Mississippi River has been at New Madrid?
The highest crest on record is 48.35 ft, on 2011-05-06.
Is the Mississippi River high or low right now at New Madrid?
At 9.94 ft it is higher than 39% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NMDM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07024175). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.