RIVER GAUGE · CHUNKY RIVER
Chunky River near Chunky
Newton County, Mississippi
Water level2.87 ft
Flow62 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action21 ft
Minor flood22 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 35 ft
A large portion of the town of Chunky is inundated.
- 31 ft
Water begins to affect residents south of Chunky.
- 26 ft
A large area of mostly agricultural and forest land on both sides of the river are inundated from 26 to 31 feet.
- 25 ft
Water begins to approach Boyettes Fish Camp.
- 22 ft
Considerable areas of pastureland south of the river gage begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2003 | 27.33 ft | 42,700 cfs |
| Mar 4, 1979 | 26.64 ft | 40,900 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1979 | 26.17 ft | 36,100 cfs |
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