Major Flood
57 ft
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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
51 ft
Minor Flood
48 ft
Action Stage
38 ft
What Floods at Each Level
60.5 ft
Access to Locus Hill Road and Millbrook Road from Mississippi Highway 24 is closed in Wilkinson County.
60 ft
Pickneyville Road at Pond, MS near Highway 24 is closed. Also, around 60 permanent homes and 70 camps are evacuated.
56 ft
Bourke Road which is south of Natchez is underwater. Residents will have to boat into their homes.
55.5 ft
Residents at the end of Percy Creek Sand Road are denied access to their homes due to high water.
55 ft
Pond Road in Fort Adams is flooded. Numerous homes are under water in the township.
53 ft
Some camps and houses are flooded around Fort Adams.
51 ft
Water is covering the roads in old downtown area of Fort Adams.
48 ft
Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.
47 ft
Water begins to enter the Carthage Point Road area south of Natchez.
45 ft
Water under some buildings around Fort Adams, Mississippi.
44 ft
Some camps and most access roads are flooded along Lake Mary.
43 ft
Water covers Thornburg Lake Road in the area known as Anna's Bottom which is north of Natchez. Also, Lake Mary Road is under water.
38 ft
Lowlands along the river in areas not protected by levees begin to flood. On both side of the river, there are areas that contain oil and gas wells; however, these are not affected until higher stages.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2011 | 61.95 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 1937 | 58.04 ft | — |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 57.91 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NTZM6
River
Mississippi River
County
Adams, MS
Coordinates
31.5440°N, 91.4334°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Natchez?
The Mississippi River at Natchez gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07290880) 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 Mississippi River at Natchez?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Natchez is 48 feet. Action stage begins at 38 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 51 feet, and major flooding at 57 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
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Where is the Mississippi River at Natchez gauge located?
The gauge is located in Adams County, Mississippi at coordinates 31.5440°N, 91.4334°W. USGS site number: 07290880. 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. Army Corps of Engineers, 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.