Major Flood
33 ft
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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
30 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38.2 ft
Water reaches the floor of Old Highway 49 bridge.
37.5 ft
Water reaches the river gage equipment shelf in the gage house next to the Old Highway 49 bridge.
35 ft
Water reaches the underclearance of Old Highway 49 bridge.
33.4 ft
Water floods homes in D'lo and Mendenhall and begins to flow over new Highway 49 bridge near D'lo.
32 ft
Lower camping areas in the rv section of the Dlo Water Park begins to flood.
30 ft
Major overbank flooding begins and several thousand acres of farmland become inundated.
28 ft
Tent camping area of the Dlo Water Park is completely inundated.
27 ft
Water floods entrance to lower tent camping area at the Dlo Water Park.
26 ft
Water begins to inundate farmland along the river. Farmers should take necessary action to protect live stock and remove farm equipment.
25 ft
Water begins backing up into Sellers Creek in Mendenhall.
19 ft
Overbank flooding begins to occur within 200 feet of the channel.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2014 | 34.31 ft | 32,100 cfs |
| Apr 6, 1983 | 33.48 ft | 26,400 cfs |
| Jan 6, 1950 | 33 ft | 24,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Strong River at D'lo?
The Strong River at D'lo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02487500) 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 Strong River at D'lo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Strong River at D'lo is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Strong River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Strong River at D'lo 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 Strong River at D'lo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Simpson County, Mississippi at coordinates 31.9778°N, 89.8975°W. USGS site number: 02487500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: STRONG RIVER AT ROBERT BUSH ROAD NR PINOLA
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. 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.