# Climate change: Record low water levels on the Mississippi

> Researchers at the University of Memphis argue that record low Mississippi River levels in 2022 stopped barges near Memphis in October and required dredging and reservoir releases. Early winter rains were easing conditions on the lower river. The authors say climate-driven swings between extreme lows and highs will make river transport more prone to backups.

- Date: 2023-01-20 · published 2023-01-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: weather · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16662-climate-change-record-low-water-levels-on-the-mississippi
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Expected greater volatility in river levels implies recurring freight spikes and higher bulk transport costs for grain and feed ingredients. This raises the risk premium on barge-dependent shipping routes.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- newsregister.com: https://newsregister.com/article?articleTitle=climate-change-record-low-water-levels-on-the-mississippi--1674247629--45154--commentary

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