Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
The old city water plant is flooded.
32 ft
Most streets near the river are flooded and evacuations are necessary.
30 ft
Many homes and businesses in Columbus are flooded.
23 ft
Evacuations will be necessary for some residents along Sand Road, Vernon Road in Steens, and Gunshoot Road. Flooding from Magby Creek is occurring and access to several homes may be restricted due to high water.
22 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring, especially in areas north of Columbus. Flood water is blocking portions of Propst Park. Flooding is also occurring in the area near Black Creek Road. Access to several homes on Sand Road is restricted due to high water.
21 ft
Six to ten inches of water is flowing over sections of Sand Road, Harrison Road, Gunshoot Road, and several streets near Magby Creek.
20 ft
Water is flowing over portions of sand road, harrison road, and Gunshoot Road north of columbus. Residents in columbus near magby and mccrary creeks should stay alert to flooding and be ready to take precautions.
19.5 ft
Numerous roads north of columbus and in the steens area have water flowing over them. Residents near magby and mccrary creeks in columbus should stay alert to flooding conditions and may need to evacuate if the water level rises further.
17 ft
Residents north of columbus and near steens may need to take precautions. Several secondary roads north of columbus have water flowing over them.
16 ft
Water is flowing over Gunshoot Road near steens. Low lying areas along sand road, black creek road, and near yellow creek are flooding.
15 ft
Overbank flooding is occurring in the steens area.
14 ft
Overbank flooding begins in low lying areas north of columbus.
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 13, 1979 | 32.35 ft | 40,400 cfs |
| Dec 28, 1961 | 31.8 ft | 28,100 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1951 | 31.6 ft | 27,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLUM6
River
Luxapallila Creek
County
Lowndes, MS
Coordinates
33.5142°N, 88.3953°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Luxapallila Creek near Columbus?
The Luxapallila Creek near Columbus gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02443500) 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 Luxapallila Creek near Columbus?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Luxapallila Creek near Columbus is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Luxapallila Creek rises?
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Where is the Luxapallila Creek near Columbus gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi at coordinates 33.5142°N, 88.3953°W. USGS site number: 02443500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.