River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DONL1
In brief
The Mississippi River at Donaldsonville, LA read 5.58 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 19.42 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DONL1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.01 ft | 1927-05-15 |
| 2 | 34.75 ft | 1922-05-16 |
| 3 | 34.11 ft | 1945-04-29 |
| 4 | 33.91 ft | 1912-05-10 |
| 5 | 33.30 ft | 1983-05-29 |
| 6 | 33.29 ft | 1937-02-27 |
| 7 | 32.81 ft | 1929-06-10 |
| 8 | 32.81 ft | 1916-02-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Navigation becomes difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged.
River barge traffic becomes dangerous, particularly when navigating sharp turns on this stretch of the river.
Record stage for Donaldsonville was set on May 15, 1927.
The net grade protection of the levee will be reached, threatening the city of Donaldsonville and surrounding countryside.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Donaldsonville is at 5.58 ft, 19.42 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 25 ft, minor flooding 27 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 34 ft.
The highest crest on record is 36.01 ft, on 1927-05-15.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DONL1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.