RIVER GAUGE · TALLAHATCHIE RIVER
Tallahatchie River at Locopolis
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Water level19.38 ft
Flow3,680 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action32 ft
Minor flood33 ft
Moderate flood35.5 ft
Major flood38 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 36 ft
Numerous secondary roads are covered by flood waters. Access to low-lying areas is restricted due to high water.
- 35 ft
Significant amount of farm land and several homes near the river are flooded.
- 34 ft
Widespread farm land flooding is occurring in Quitman and Tallahatchie Counties.
- 33 ft
Flooding is occurring along both banks of the river.
- 32 ft
Low-lying farm land near the river is flooded.
- 31 ft
Low-lying farmland near the river is flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1973 | 36.39 ft | — |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 35.43 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 1991 | 35.3 ft | — |
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