RIVER GAUGE · TALLAHATCHIE RIVER
Tallahatchie River near Lambert
Quitman County, Mississippi
Water level12.46 ft
Flow482 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action31 ft
Minor flood32 ft
Moderate flood35 ft
Major flood37 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 1937 | 35.54 ft | 32,800 cfs |
| May 10, 1991 | 34 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 2019 | 33.51 ft | — |
More on Tallahatchie River
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DownstreamTallahatchie River at Locopolis
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