River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RRVL1
In brief
The Mississippi River at Reserve, LA read 4.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 16.81 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RRVL1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.00 ft | 1929-06-11 |
| 2 | 25.90 ft | 1945-04-28 |
| 3 | 25.60 ft | 1937-02-26 |
| 4 | 25.60 ft | 1932-03-05 |
| 5 | 25.60 ft | 1950-02-10 |
| 6 | 25.30 ft | 1944-05-18 |
| 7 | 24.50 ft | 1973-04-08 |
| 8 | 24.50 ft | 2020-04-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Marine and industrial interests along the river, upstream barge operators, and facilities are impacted. Navigation will become difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged.
Slow-bell procedures will be enacted for river transportation.
Flood of Record occured on June 11, 1929.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Reserve is at 4.19 ft, 16.81 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 21 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
The highest crest on record is 26.0 ft, on 1929-06-11.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RRVL1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.