Major Flood
26 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Water begins to cover Highway 6 and the bridge over the Old Tombigbee River betwwen Bigbee and Amory.
24 ft
Extensive flooding is occurring around the community of Bigbee. Evacuations will be neccessary.
23 ft
Bigbee Road just west of the river will flood. Access to several homes will be restricted. Large area of farm land will flood west of the river.
20 ft
Residential areas on Hood Road near the river are flooded. Extensive agricultural flooding is occurring.
18 ft
Water is flowing over Hood Road. The flood plain between Town Creek and the Tombigbee River is flooded. Extensive agricultural flooding is occurring along Highway 6 near Bigbee.
17 ft
Water is flowing over portions of Hood Road and extensive agricultural flooding is occurring.
14 ft
Flooding of low-lying agricultural land is occurring.
13 ft
Bottomland flooding is occurring.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1973 | 27.64 ft | 112,000 cfs |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 27.06 ft | — |
| Dec 27, 1982 | 25.73 ft | 80,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BGBM6
River
Tombigbee River
County
Monroe, MS
Coordinates
34.0114°N, 88.5136°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tombigbee River at Bigbee?
The Tombigbee River at Bigbee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02433500) 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 Tombigbee River at Bigbee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tombigbee River at Bigbee is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tombigbee River rises?
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Where is the Tombigbee River at Bigbee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monroe County, Mississippi at coordinates 34.0114°N, 88.5136°W. USGS site number: 02433500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.