Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Sections of major roadways will be flooded, including Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 90. Subdivisions and camps around the area will be inaccessible by automobile. Evacuations may be necessary.
11.9 ft
Flood of Record occurred on September 28, 1998. Fishing camps will flood. Water will approach U.S. Highway 90 in Orange Grove. Moderate flooding of subdivisions along the river is expected.
10 ft
Flooding of some homes and business structures will occur along U.S. Highway 90 and subdivisions along the river. Access roads to the river will be flooded.
8 ft
Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and business structures will be threatened.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 1998 | 11.9 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 10.9 ft | — |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 10.25 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ORAM6
River
Escatawpa River
County
Jackson, MS
Coordinates
30.4586°N, 88.4519°W
Get Flood Alerts for Escatawpa River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Escatawpa River above Orange Grove?
The Escatawpa River above Orange Grove gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0248018020) 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 Escatawpa River above Orange Grove?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Escatawpa River above Orange Grove is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Escatawpa River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Escatawpa River above Orange Grove 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 Escatawpa River above Orange Grove gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Mississippi at coordinates 30.4586°N, 88.4519°W. USGS site number: 0248018020. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Resources
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.