Major Flood
244 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ARKM6). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
240 ft
Minor Flood
238.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
251 ft
Interstate 55 flooded at Coldwater River.
245 ft
Highway 51 is flooded around the Coldwater River Bridge north of Coldwater, MS.
239 ft
Five inches of wateer are rushing over the Arkabutla Dam Spillway. More roads up Hurrican Creek fromArklabutla Lake are flooding. Arkabutla Lake is baced up past Hernando Holly Springs Road.
238.3 ft
Water os going over Arkabutla Dam's spillway. Cub Lake begins to flood Pratt Road west of Arklabutla Dam.Coldwater River is backed up past Highway 304 east pf Hernando. Conger and Clifton Roads are floodedby backwater coming up Hurrican Creek.
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 29, 1991 | 244.06 ft | — |
| Apr 24, 1973 | 243.08 ft | — |
| Dec 23, 2001 | 241.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ARKM6
River
Coldwater River
County
Tate, MS
Coordinates
34.7572°N, 90.1244°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coldwater River at Arkabutla Dam?
The Coldwater River at Arkabutla Dam gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Coldwater River at Arkabutla Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coldwater River at Arkabutla Dam is 238.3 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 240 feet, and major flooding at 244 feet.
How do I get alerts when Coldwater River rises?
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Where is the Coldwater River at Arkabutla Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tate County, Mississippi at coordinates 34.7572°N, 90.1244°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers