River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS VCKM6
In brief
The Mississippi River at Vicksburg, MS read 16.97 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.03 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge VCKM6
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57.10 ft | 2011-05-19 |
| 2 | 56.20 ft | 1927-05-04 |
| 3 | 53.20 ft | 1937-02-21 |
| 4 | 52.80 ft | 1929-06-06 |
| 5 | 52.50 ft | 1922-04-28 |
| 6 | 51.60 ft | 1973-05-13 |
| 7 | 51.50 ft | 1916-02-15 |
| 8 | 51.47 ft | 2019-03-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water begins to affect the Long Lake Community. The low road to Kings Island becomes impassable.
The Vicksburg FloodWall Gate at Crawford street is closed.
The Long Lake Road to Eagle Lake Road becomes impassable about 1 mile north of the Long Lake Community.
Shady Lane Drive becomes impassable. Long Lake Road becomes impassable just north of Cypress Drive.
The storm water drain valves are closed at the flood gates along the Vicksburg Water Front.
Long Lake Road is under water starting where the low road to the island takes off south. Access to Long Lake Community requires a boat. Chickasaw Road goes under water just west of the Chickasaw Community.
Water reaches the slab of the first structure in the Chickasaw Bayou Subdivision.
Bunge Grain facility near St. Joseph Louisiana ceases loading operations. Chickasaw Road is going under water just west of the Chickasaw Community.
Jackson Lane in North Vicksburg begins to flood.
Long Lake Subdivision is completely flooded. Vicksburg Floodwall gates at train depot and the lumber yard gate 8 are closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Mississippi River at Vicksburg is at 16.97 ft, 18.03 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 35 ft, minor flooding 43 ft, moderate flooding 46 ft and major flooding 50 ft.
The highest crest on record is 57.1 ft, on 2011-05-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge VCKM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07289000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.