Rivers in Kentucky
Mississippi River at Hickman
Below flood stage
20.71ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 34.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 21.10 ftMon, Sep 28, 7:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 54.29 ft2011
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 43.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 40.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 34.00 ft |
| Action | 26.00 ft |
- 40.00 ftThe City of Hickman will close the Hickman Gates.
- 34.00 ftWater is on the levee.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
5 crests on NOAA’s list since 2011.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 2, 2011 | 54.29 ft |
| 2 | May 8, 2017 | 45.85 ft |
| 3 | April 12, 2025 | 45.66 ft |
| 4 | February 20, 2025 | 37.52 ft |
| 5 | May 13, 2024 | 36.95 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 12, 2025: 45.66 ft
- February 20, 2025: 37.52 ft
- May 13, 2024: 36.95 ft
- May 8, 2017: 45.85 ft
- May 2, 2011: 54.29 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.