Tallahala Creek at Laurel
Jones County, Mississippi
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Numerous homes and businesses are inundated by highwater east of the Southern Railroad tracks.
- 19.5 ft
Water reaches the underclearence of State Highway 15 bridge.
- 19 ft
Water begins to flood houses in the the northeast portion of Laurel along the creek between U.S. Highway 11 and Interstate 59. Water covers Brown Street and Center Avenue in South laurel.
- 16.5 ft
Water begins to affect building on the right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other buildings further downstream are affected as well.
- 16 ft
Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road.
- 13 ft
Agricultural and lowland flooding is becoming more widespread along and near the creek.
- 11 ft
Water begins to overflow banks.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 1919 | 26 ft | 38,300 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1900 | 24 ft | 26,600 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1974 | 23.28 ft | 23,300 cfs |
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