Major Flood
25 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
A large area south of Highway 19 is under water, especially south of the Gallagher and Sowashee Creek confluence.
25 ft
As the creek rises from 20 to 30 feet, a large portion of areas south of Highway 19 becomes inundated, especially south of the confluence of Gallagher and Sowashee Creek confluence.
20 ft
Residents and businesses in the vicinity of 20th Street begin to be affected by the rising creek.
17 ft
Water begins to affect residents north of Mount Barton School.
14 ft
The creek begins to overflow its banks. Low areas from approximately 2 miles upstream and 4 miles downstream 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 1936 | 35.4 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 1951 | 32.04 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1938 | 31.95 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MEIM6
River
Sowashee Creek
County
Lauderdale, MS
Coordinates
32.3678°N, 88.6772°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sowashee Creek at Meridian?
The Sowashee Creek at Meridian gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02476500) 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 Sowashee Creek at Meridian?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sowashee Creek at Meridian is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sowashee Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sowashee Creek at Meridian 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 Sowashee Creek at Meridian gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.3678°N, 88.6772°W. USGS site number: 02476500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Okatibbee Creek at Arundel
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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.