RIVER GAUGE · COLDWATER RIVER
Coldwater River near Sarah
Tunica County, Mississippi
Water level-1.10 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood28 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31.5 ft
Flood waters overtop the levee system on the right bank. Evacuations become necessary.
- 29 ft
Roads east of the river between the river and the railroad tracks are flooded and may be impassable.
- 27 ft
Many homes and roads are flooding.
- 23 ft
Flooding is occurring on the left bank. Mainly agricultural land is flooded. The levee system protects the right bank from flooding.
- 20 ft
Farmland flooding is widespread.
- 18 ft
Low-lying farmland near the river begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1973 | 25 ft | — |
| Dec 19, 2002 | 23.92 ft | — |
| May 17, 2003 | 23.55 ft | 14,398 cfs |
More on Coldwater River
UpstreamColdwater River at Arkabutla Dam
DownstreamColdwater River at Marks
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