# High water season in the Mississippi River - be prepared | Gard's Insights | Gard

> Gard, a marine insurer, warns that high water on the Mississippi River can cause anchor losses, groundings and broken moorings. It notes the high-water season can extend from December to August, and that 2020 levels appear to follow 2019's pattern. Gard recommends proactive precautions.

- Date: 2020-04-15 · published 2020-04-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/53833-high-water-season-in-the-mississippi-river-be-prepared-gard-s-insights-gard
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Recurring high water and strong currents can slow barge traffic and add tug and pilot costs, which supports barge freight rates during the spring.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- gard.no: https://gard.no/en/insights/high-water-season-in-the-mississippi-river-be-prepared/

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