Major Flood
43 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
41 ft
Minor Flood
39 ft
Action Stage
35 ft
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
Numerous homes in northern Quitman County are flooded.
41.5 ft
Much of northern Quitman county is flooded.
41 ft
Widespread flooding of residential areas and farmland is occurring in northern Quitman county. Numerous secondary roads are flooded.
40 ft
Extensive flooding is occurring around Marks and in northern Quitman County.
39.5 ft
Flooding is occurring around Marks and in low-lying farmland in Quitman County.
39 ft
Low-lying farmland is flooded in northern Quitman County.
38 ft
Low-lying agricultural land begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2016 | 42.08 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Nov 30, 1991 | 41.89 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 24, 2001 | 41.29 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MKSM6
River
Coldwater River
County
Quitman, MS
Coordinates
34.2562°N, 90.2659°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coldwater River at Marks?
The Coldwater River at Marks gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07275950) 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 Marks?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coldwater River at Marks is 39 feet. Action stage begins at 35 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 41 feet, and major flooding at 43 feet.
How do I get alerts when Coldwater River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Coldwater River at Marks 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 Coldwater River at Marks gauge located?
The gauge is located in Quitman County, Mississippi at coordinates 34.2562°N, 90.2659°W. USGS site number: 07275950. 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. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.