Major Flood
19 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
16.5 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tallahala Creek at Laurel?
The Tallahala Creek at Laurel gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02473500) 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 Tallahala Creek at Laurel?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tallahala Creek at Laurel is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16.5 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tallahala Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tallahala Creek at Laurel 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 Tallahala Creek at Laurel gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jones County, Mississippi at coordinates 31.6808°N, 89.1155°W. USGS site number: 02473500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.