Big Sunflower River at Sunflower
Mississippi — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sunflower County, Mississippi on the Big Sunflower River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07288500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Water is close to entering homes along the river. Significant acreage of farmland is flooded west of the river.
26 ft
Low lying streets along the river in the city of Sunflower begin to flood. Moll Road, 3 miles northeast of Indianola, is impassable by car.
25 ft
Water begins to cover a small section of Moll Road northeast of Indianola. Water begins to spread across farmland from Jones Bayou. Widespread agricultural flooding is a occurring in this area.
23 ft
Farm roads to catfish ponds become inundated. Jeffcoat road west of river gage floods
21 ft
Field west of river begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1973 | 28.37 ft | 15,640 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1973 | 28.37 ft | 15,640 cfs |
| May 4, 1958 | 28.3 ft | — |
| May 4, 1958 | 28.3 ft | — |
| May 1, 1991 | 28.1 ft | 13,960 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SUNM6
River
Big Sunflower River
County
Sunflower, MS
Coordinates
33.5472°N, 90.5431°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sunflower River at Sunflower?
The Big Sunflower River at Sunflower gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07288500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Sunflower River at Sunflower?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sunflower River at Sunflower is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sunflower River rises?
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Where is the Big Sunflower River at Sunflower gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sunflower County, Mississippi at coordinates 33.5472°N, 90.5431°W. USGS site number: 07288500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.