RIVER GAUGE · SOWASHEE CREEK
Sowashee Creek at Meridian
Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Water level4.44 ft
Flow13 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 1936 | 35.4 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 1951 | 32.04 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1938 | 31.95 ft | — |
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