East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar
Mississippi — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Pearl River County, Mississippi on the East Hobolochitto Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02492343, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
9,800 cfs
Moderate Flood
17 ft
3,810 cfs
Minor Flood
15 ft
2,000 cfs
Action Stage
12 ft
980 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
21.53 ft
Flood of record occurred on September 2, 2012.
20 ft
Major flooding with several homes and business structures flooded. Low places on MS Highway 43 will be under water.
17 ft
Moderate flooding in areas near the stream in Picayune. Water will be in garages of several homes between MS Highway 43 and Beech Street bridge. Northwood Drive will be impassable with some homes flooded.
15 ft
Water over a few roads in the city of Picayune will cause traffic problems. School bus traffic may need alternate routes. A few homes on Northwood Drive will be threatened. Beech Street and Westchester Subdivision below the confluence of the east and west branches is subject to flooding in low places.
12 ft
Water will pool on isolated low areas of unimproved roads near the creek. Minor overflow will occur in agricultural areas near stream.
10 ft
Bankfull at gage. Some minor overflow will occur in flood plain downstream of gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2012 | 21.53 ft | — |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 21.53 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 2012 | 21.5 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 2012 | 21.5 ft | — |
| Aug 29, 2005 | 20.08 ft | 10,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CREM6
River
East Hobolochitto Creek
County
Pearl River, MS
Coordinates
30.5714°N, 89.5947°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar?
The East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02492343) 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 East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Hobolochitto Creek rises?
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Where is the East Hobolochitto Creek near Caesar gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pearl River County, Mississippi at coordinates 30.5714°N, 89.5947°W. USGS site number: 02492343. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.