Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
19.5 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Water reaches the road level of the Arundel Road bridge.
26 ft
0.2 percent flood Annual exceedance probability (AEP) Flood.
24 ft
.5 percent annual exceedance probability (AEP) Flood.
23.5 ft
1 per cent annual exceedance probability (AEP)flood.
23 ft
Water is at the bottom of the Arundel Road bridge. Highway 11 just south of Arundel Road has water on it.
22.5 ft
Water approaches the level of railroad tracks south of Arundel Road and north of Bronson Road.
17 ft
Water begins to flood portions of Bronson road on the west side of the creek.
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 15, 1990 | 22.65 ft | 22,800 cfs |
| Apr 6, 2003 | 22.25 ft | 22,300 cfs |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 21.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OARM6
River
Okatibbee Creek
County
Lauderdale, MS
Coordinates
32.2983°N, 88.7536°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Okatibbee Creek at Arundel?
The Okatibbee Creek at Arundel gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02476600) 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 Okatibbee Creek at Arundel?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Okatibbee Creek at Arundel is 19.5 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Okatibbee Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Okatibbee Creek at Arundel 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 Okatibbee Creek at Arundel gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.2983°N, 88.7536°W. USGS site number: 02476600. 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