Major Flood
29 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
The post office, businesses, and homes in the low-lying areas near the river in New Albany are flooded. Several homes along County Road 46 are flooded. Flood water is covering County Roads 46 and 47. Flood waters are approaching the level of State Road 355 near Etta.
28 ft
Cropland flooding is very extensive and water begins to cover County Road 46. County Road 47 has 1 to 2 feet of water over the unpaved portions. Evacuations become necessary due to access problems.
26 ft
County Road 47 near Mud Creek and Mill Creek has 6 to 12 inches of water over it. Several thousand acres of cropland are flooded.
25 ft
Extensive cropland flooding is occurring, mainly between State Highway 30 and County Road 46. Water is beginning to cover the unpaved portion of Union County Road 47 near Mud Creek.
24 ft
Widespread farmland flooding is beginning. Small tributary streams are causing backwater flooding between New Albany and State Highway 30.
20 ft
Unprotected lowland along the river in western Union County is flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2019 | 31.17 ft | — |
| May 3, 2010 | 29.85 ft | 58,713 cfs |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 29.41 ft | 61,970 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ETAM6
River
Little Tallahatchie River
County
Union, MS
Coordinates
34.4825°N, 89.2244°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Tallahatchie River at Etta?
The Little Tallahatchie River at Etta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07268000) 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 Little Tallahatchie River at Etta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Tallahatchie River at Etta is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Tallahatchie River rises?
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Where is the Little Tallahatchie River at Etta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Union County, Mississippi at coordinates 34.4825°N, 89.2244°W. USGS site number: 07268000. 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, 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.