RIVER GAUGE · CHICKASAWHAY RIVER
Chickasawhay River near Waynesboro
Wayne County, Mississippi
Water level5.38 ft
Flow668 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action30 ft
Minor flood35 ft
Moderate flood45 ft
Major flood48 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 62 ft
Water reaches bottom of Highway 84 bridge.
- 48.5 ft
USGS 50 year flood.
- 47.9 ft
Several businesses and homes affected by high water.
- 45 ft
Flooding of roads in the area will occur. In addition flooding of some buildings in the area will likely occur.
- 35 ft
Widespread flooding of lowlands will occur.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1900 | 50.3 ft | 73,000 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1951 | 47.9 ft | 58,300 cfs |
| Apr 10, 1938 | 47.1 ft | 53,100 cfs |
More on Chickasawhay River
UpstreamChickasawhay River at Shubuta
DownstreamChickasawhay River at Leakesville
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