Mississippi River at Baton Rouge
Critical Stages
30' - Action
35' - Flood
38' - Moderate
40' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:00 PM CST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 9.46 ft
Flow: 221 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/5 | 9.6 | 225 |
| 12 AM 12/6 | 9.5 | 222 |
| 6 AM 12/6 | 10 | 235 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 9.8 | 230 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 9.6 | 225 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 9.4 | 220 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 9.6 | 225 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 9.8 | 230 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 9.5 | 222 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 9.2 | 215 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 9.6 | 225 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 9.4 | 220 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 9 | 210 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 9 | 210 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 9 | 210 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 9 | 210 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 8.8 | 205 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 8.6 | 200 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 8.7 | 202 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 8.7 | 202 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 8.6 | 200 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 8.5 | 197 |
| 6 AM 12/11 | 8.4 | 195 |
| 12 PM 12/11 | 8.3 | 192 |
| 6 PM 12/11 | 8.2 | 190 |
| 12 AM 12/12 | 8.2 | 190 |
| 6 AM 12/12 | 8.1 | 187 |
| 12 PM 12/12 | 8 | 185 |
| 6 PM 12/12 | 8 | 185 |
| 12 AM 12/13 | 7.9 | 182 |
| 6 AM 12/13 | 7.9 | 182 |
| 12 PM 12/13 | 7.8 | 180 |
| 6 PM 12/13 | 7.7 | 178 |
| 12 AM 12/14 | 7.7 | 178 |
| 6 AM 12/14 | 7.7 | 178 |
| 12 PM 12/14 | 7.7 | 178 |
| 6 PM 12/14 | 7.6 | 175 |
| 12 AM 12/15 | 7.6 | 175 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 7.6 | 175 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 7.6 | 175 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 7.6 | 175 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 173 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 173 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 173 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 7.4 | 171 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 7.4 | 171 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 7.4 | 171 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 7.3 | 168 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 7.3 | 168 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 7.3 | 168 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 7.2 | 166 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 7.2 | 166 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 7.2 | 166 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 7.1 | 164 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 7.1 | 164 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 7 | 162 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 7 | 162 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 6.9 | 159 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 6.9 | 159 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 6.8 | 157 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 6.8 | 157 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 6.7 | 155 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 6.7 | 155 |
| 12 PM 12/21 | 6.6 | 152 |
| 6 PM 12/21 | 6.6 | 152 |
| 12 AM 12/22 | 6.5 | 150 |
| 6 AM 12/22 | 6.5 | 150 |
| 12 PM 12/22 | 6.4 | 148 |
| 6 PM 12/22 | 6.3 | 145 |
| 12 AM 12/23 | 6.3 | 145 |
| 6 AM 12/23 | 6.2 | 143 |
| 12 PM 12/23 | 6.1 | 141 |
| 6 PM 12/23 | 6 | 138 |
| 12 AM 12/24 | 6 | 138 |
| 6 AM 12/24 | 5.9 | 136 |
| 12 PM 12/24 | 5.8 | 134 |
| 6 PM 12/24 | 5.8 | 134 |
| 12 AM 12/25 | 5.7 | 131 |
| 6 AM 12/25 | 5.6 | 129 |
| 12 PM 12/25 | 5.6 | 129 |
| 6 PM 12/25 | 5.5 | 127 |
| 12 AM 12/26 | 5.5 | 127 |
| 6 AM 12/26 | 5.4 | 124 |
| 12 PM 12/26 | 5.4 | 124 |
| 6 PM 12/26 | 5.3 | 122 |
| 12 AM 12/27 | 5.3 | 122 |
| 6 AM 12/27 | 5.2 | 120 |
| 12 PM 12/27 | 5.2 | 120 |
| 6 PM 12/27 | 5.1 | 118 |
| 12 AM 12/28 | 5.1 | 118 |
| 6 AM 12/28 | 5 | 115 |
| 12 PM 12/28 | 5 | 115 |
| 6 PM 12/28 | 4.9 | 113 |
| 12 AM 12/29 | 4.9 | 113 |
| 6 AM 12/29 | 4.8 | 111 |
| 12 PM 12/29 | 4.8 | 111 |
| 6 PM 12/29 | 4.7 | 109 |
| 12 AM 12/30 | 4.7 | 109 |
| 6 AM 12/30 | 4.6 | 106 |
| 12 PM 12/30 | 4.6 | 106 |
| 6 PM 12/30 | 4.5 | 104 |
| 12 AM 12/31 | 4.5 | 104 |
| 6 AM 12/31 | 4.4 | 102 |
| 12 PM 12/31 | 4.4 | 102 |
| 6 PM 12/31 | 4.3 | 99.7 |
| 12 AM 1/1 | 4.3 | 99.7 |
| 6 AM 1/1 | 4.2 | 97.4 |
| 12 PM 1/1 | 4.2 | 97.4 |
| 6 PM 1/1 | 4.1 | 95.2 |
| 12 AM 1/2 | 4.1 | 95.2 |
| 6 AM 1/2 | 4 | 92.9 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM 12/5 | 9.46 | 221 |
| 11:00 AM 12/5 | 9.58 | 224 |
| 10:00 AM 12/5 | 9.6 | 225 |
| 9:00 AM 12/5 | 9.65 | 226 |
| 8:00 AM 12/5 | 9.6 | 225 |
| 7:00 AM 12/5 | 9.64 | 226 |
| 6:00 AM 12/5 | 9.59 | 225 |
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 9.72 | 228 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 9.6 | 225 |
| 3:00 AM 12/5 | 9.59 | 225 |
| 2:00 AM 12/5 | 9.5 | 222 |
| 1:00 AM 12/5 | 9.47 | 222 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 9.29 | 217 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 9.44 | 221 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 9.45 | 221 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 9.41 | 220 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 9.33 | 218 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 9.3 | 217 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 9.37 | 219 |
| 5:00 PM 12/4 | 9.36 | 219 |
| 4:00 PM 12/4 | 9.31 | 218 |
| 3:00 PM 12/4 | 9.35 | 219 |
| 2:00 PM 12/4 | 9.34 | 218 |
| 1:00 PM 12/4 | 9.34 | 218 |
| 12:00 PM 12/4 | 9.31 | 218 |
| 11:00 AM 12/4 | 9.23 | 216 |
| 10:00 AM 12/4 | 9.29 | 217 |
| 9:00 AM 12/4 | 9.27 | 217 |
| 8:00 AM 12/4 | 9.39 | 220 |
| 7:00 AM 12/4 | 9.23 | 216 |
47.28' -
This is the flood of record established on May 15, 1927.
43' -
Shipping and industrial activities are significantly affected. Unprotected low-lying areas will be flooded and agricultural operations will be impacted on the west side of the river. The city of Baton Rouge is protected by levees at this level.
40' -
The grounds of the older part of Louisiana State University's campus become soggy. This includes the area around the Veterinary Medicine building, the Veterinary Medicine Annex, the stadium and ball fields. The city of Baton Rouge and the main LSU campus are protected by levees at this level.
38' -
River traffic and industrial activity on the river side of the levees will be greatly affected. Navigational safety regulations will be strictly enforced.
36' -
River traffic and industrial activity on the river side of the levees will be greatly affected. Navigational safety regulations will be strictly enforced.
35' -
River islands from Red River Landing downstream to Baton Rouge will be inundated.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 15, 1927 | 47.28 |
| May 16, 1922 | 45.18 |
| Apr 29, 1945 | 45.18 |
| May 18, 2011 | 45.01 |
| Apr 16, 1945 | 44.58 |
| Feb 28, 1937 | 44.48 |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 44.35 |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 44.18 |
| May 31, 1983 | 43.9 |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 43.79 |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 43.78 |
| May 11, 1912 | 43.3 |
| Jan 18, 2016 | 43.28 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 43.28 |
| May 12, 2011 | 43.13 |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 43.1 |
| Mar 4, 1950 | 42.98 |
| Jun 10, 1929 | 42.98 |
| Apr 22, 1979 | 42.48 |
| Mar 4, 1932 | 42.26 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
