Major Flood
28 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
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.
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 19, 1973 | 25 ft | — |
| Dec 19, 2002 | 23.92 ft | — |
| May 17, 2003 | 23.55 ft | 14,398 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SARM6
River
Coldwater River
County
Tunica, MS
Coordinates
34.5756°N, 90.2244°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coldwater River near Sarah?
The Coldwater River near Sarah gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07279700) 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 near Sarah?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coldwater River near Sarah is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Coldwater River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Coldwater River near Sarah 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 near Sarah gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tunica County, Mississippi at coordinates 34.5756°N, 90.2244°W. USGS site number: 07279700. 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.