The map above shows all of the tributary rivers that feed water into the Mississippi River. This is important because it's not always about the rain that falls near or on top of the river.

The Mississippi River is at its lowest level in a decade, with levels at the Carrollton Gauge in New Orleans measuring just 3 feet above sea level, and the mighty ...

Why It Matters. The Mississippi River is a critical transportation route for agricultural and industrial goods, and high water levels are affecting river navigation and barge movement.

The Mississippi River will be monitored twice a week until the water level drops below 11 feet. Residents are urged to report any unusual conditions near the levees.

The water level of the Mississippi River is unusually low for the third straight year, forcing barge companies to put limits on how much cargo they can carry and cutting into farm profits.

Review the map below to see the latest river level updates for the Pearl River at Jackson, as well as at other measurement locations near you. If the above map doesn't load, click here to view.

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) lifted the expanded water contact advisory for a portion of the ...

James Mitchell and Hunter Biram’s findings are in “The effects of extreme weather on rural transportation infrastructure and ...

The massive saltwater wedge moving up the Mississippi River, the area’s main source of drinking water, threatened to expose close to a million residents in four parishes to dangerous levels of ...

Eagle Creek in Glencoe, Kentucky, has passed its flood stage water level. The creek is at 19.88 feet, according to WaterWatch, which is 23,419 percent of the normal median level.

Check water levels in your area in the map below. ... Mississippi water levels are expected to reach major flood stage on Thursday. Stay safe. Do not drive around barricades or go near high water.

Mississippi River Flood: Map Shows Where Roads Could Be Closed 'For Days' Published Apr 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM EDT ... and high water levels are affecting river navigation and barge movement.