Major Flood
10 ft
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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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.97 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 29,2005 in Hurricane Katrina. Devastating flooding will occur over the area. Most roadways will be inundated, including Interstate 10, along with MS Highways 43 and 603. Evacuations will be necessary.
12 ft
Major flooding will occur downstream of Highway 43. The highway will be closed with deep swift water over the roadway north of the bridge.
10 ft
Homes along the river on the south bank will flood. Water will be over the road near the bridge approach. Backwater flooding will threaten property east of Highway 43. Access to the river will be restricted.
8 ft
The Jourdan River Steamer restaurant will flood. Drainage ditches along Mississippi Highway 43 will be running full and near the shoulder of the road at the bridge approach. Water will cover most of the Jourdan River Steamer property and residential property on the south bank.
6 ft
Water will cover most of the Jourdan River Steamer restaurant property and residential property on the south bank.
5 ft
The boat dock at Jourdan River Steamer restaurant will be under water and property along both north and south banks will begin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2005 | 19.97 ft | — |
| May 9, 1995 | 12.55 ft | 37,000 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2012 | 10.73 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Jourdan River at Kiln?
The Jourdan River at Kiln gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02481660) 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 Jourdan River at Kiln?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Jourdan River at Kiln is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Jourdan River rises?
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Where is the Jourdan River at Kiln gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hancock County, Mississippi at coordinates 30.3872°N, 89.4414°W. USGS site number: 02481660. 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.