Major Flood
31 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
28 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
Highest known stage. April 1900.
31 ft
Water enters houses on east side of river.
30 ft
Water reaches several houses on the east side of the river.
26 ft
Flooding at the highway bridge begins.
22 ft
Flooding of lowlands continues and some roads in low lying areas become cut off by high water.
20 ft
Flooding of lowlands will occur.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1900 | 38 ft | 125,000 cfs |
| Jun 30, 1916 | 31.5 ft | 53,700 cfs |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 31.03 ft | 49,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LEKM6
River
Chickasawhay River
County
Greene, MS
Coordinates
31.1486°N, 88.5481°W
Get Flood Alerts for Chickasawhay River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chickasawhay River at Leakesville?
The Chickasawhay River at Leakesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02478500) 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 Leakesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chickasawhay River at Leakesville is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chickasawhay River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chickasawhay River at Leakesville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Chickasawhay River at Leakesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greene County, Mississippi at coordinates 31.1486°N, 88.5481°W. USGS site number: 02478500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Chickasawhay River
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.