Low-water groundings on MS River

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard continues to respond to multiple barge groundings due to low water levels in the Lower Mississippi River on Oct. 4 near Stack Island, Miss., causing waterway restriction from mile marker 478 to 492; and a waterway closure in Memphis, Tenn., from mile marker 686 to 676. In response to the low-water groundings, the CG established a Marine Transportation System Recovery Unit with federal, state, local, and maritime industry partners to facilitate safe navigation and the continued flow of commerce along the affected waterways. There have been eight reported groundings in the past week. (Coast Guard 10/05/22)

For more information regarding the low water levels please read the following Lower Mississippi River Low Water Conditions MM 869-303 and MSIB Vol XXII Issue 053 Low Water Safety Advisory: Mississippi River MM 0.0 to MM 167.5 AHP. Marine Safety Information Bulletins can be viewed on the following Coast Guard homeport webpages:

• Sector Lower Mississippi River Port Directory page.
• Sector Upper Mississippi River Port Directory page.
• Sector New Orleans Port Directory page.