Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry
Mississippi — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jackson County, Mississippi on the Pascagoula River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02479310, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20.1 ft
Flood of Record occurred on February 21, 1961. Some homes in the Cumbest Bluff area will flood. Deep water will cover access to river property along the river. Sections of MS Highway 614 will be inundated.
16 ft
River property at Cumbest Bluff will be cut off by high water and some river roads will be impassable.
15 ft
Lower elevated homes at Cumbest Bluff are threatened. Some river roads will be impassable.
10 ft
Access roads to the river 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1961 | 20.1 ft | 204,000 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1961 | 20.1 ft | 204,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 18.58 ft | 136,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 18.58 ft | 136,000 cfs |
| Jan 3, 2019 | 18.44 ft | 130,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PGFM6
River
Pascagoula River
County
Jackson, MS
Coordinates
30.6106°N, 88.6414°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry?
The Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02479310) 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 Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pascagoula River rises?
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Where is the Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Mississippi at coordinates 30.6106°N, 88.6414°W. USGS site number: 02479310. 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.