River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NORL1
In brief
The Mississippi River at New Orleans, LA read 2.89 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.11 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NORL1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.27 ft | 1922-04-25 |
| 2 | 21.05 ft | 1912-05-11 |
| 3 | 21.00 ft | 1927-04-25 |
| 4 | 20.50 ft | 1927-05-18 |
| 5 | 20.05 ft | 1916-03-03 |
| 6 | 19.99 ft | 1929-06-08 |
| 7 | 19.98 ft | 1950-02-10 |
| 8 | 19.78 ft | 1945-05-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Strong eddies will develop below the gage at Carrollton, with increased negative impacts on navigation.
The river level will continue making navigation and docking difficult. The city is protected to a project height of 20 feet.
A 20 foot project levee protects the city. Floodwalls and levees are constantly upgraded to maintain that project height.
Flood or Record occurred on April 25, 1922.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at New Orleans is at 2.89 ft, 14.11 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
The highest crest on record is 21.27 ft, on 1922-04-25.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NORL1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.