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Vicksburg Riverfront Murals

Vicksburg, Mississippi · Historical place

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

As of October 20, 2026, USGS gauge 07289000, 2.8 miles away, reports a streamflow of 443,000 ft³/s near Vicksburg Riverfront Murals but no water-temperature reading.

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 07289000, as of Oct 20, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 354,000 ft³/s over 16 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
443,000 ft³/s
discharge

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 354,000 ft³/s over 16 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Mississippi yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG, MS (2.8 mi away), as of Oct 20, 1:00 AM gauge-local time.

Before you get in

  • Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
  • Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
  • Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
  • Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
  • Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.

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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.