Major Flood
37 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
35 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
31 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36.5 ft
Most of Marks and Lambert will be flooded unless protected by sand bags. Many roads are covered by flood water.
34.5 ft
Widespread flooding in northern Quitman County is in progress. Numerous homes, businesses, and roads are flooded. Most agricultural land along both banks is inundated.
33.5 ft
Flooding is occurring around Marks and Lambert.
32 ft
Low-lying farmland in northern Quitman County is flooded.
31 ft
Flooding begins in low-lying farmland.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 1937 | 35.54 ft | 32,800 cfs |
| May 10, 1991 | 34 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 33.51 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LMGM6
River
Tallahatchie River
County
Quitman, MS
Coordinates
34.1806°N, 90.2153°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tallahatchie River near Lambert?
The Tallahatchie River near Lambert gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07280000) 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 Tallahatchie River near Lambert?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tallahatchie River near Lambert is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 31 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 37 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tallahatchie River rises?
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Where is the Tallahatchie River near Lambert gauge located?
The gauge is located in Quitman County, Mississippi at coordinates 34.1806°N, 90.2153°W. USGS site number: 07280000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.