Major Flood
41 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
41 ft
Water around 3 feet deep is covering a good portion of the center of the business block in eastern Enterprise and is about two feet deep over the GM&O Railroad tracks.
40 ft
Flood water starts inundating numerous homes in east and west Enterprise and covers the football field at Enterprise high school.
39 ft
Flood water crosses Old Mill Road in the town of Enterprise.
38.5 ft
Flood water crosses Highway 513 near the GM&O Railroad tracks.
38 ft
Much of east Enterprise is becoming inundated.
37 ft
Water begins to affect several residences.
36 ft
Flood water crosses River Road, County Road 320 near Longs Fish Camp.
34 ft
Flood water crosses North Street near Confederate Cemetary in the town of Enterprise amd Front Street.
32 ft
Flood water crosses River Road, County Road 320 near River Walk Gardens.
30 ft
Water begins to cover several streets and roads.
25 ft
Water beginning to overflow banks from the confluence of Chunky River and Okatibbee Creek to approximately 3 miles downstream.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2003 | 43.05 ft | 54,200 cfs |
| Feb 22, 1961 | 42.94 ft | 61,700 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1900 | 42.2 ft | 57,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ENSM6
River
Chickasawhay River
County
Clarke, MS
Coordinates
32.1758°N, 88.8197°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chickasawhay River at Enterprise?
The Chickasawhay River at Enterprise gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02477000) 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 Chickasawhay River at Enterprise?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chickasawhay River at Enterprise is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 41 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chickasawhay River rises?
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Where is the Chickasawhay River at Enterprise gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clarke County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.1758°N, 88.8197°W. USGS site number: 02477000. 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. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.