Major Flood
166 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
164 ft
Minor Flood
161 ft
Action Stage
160 ft
What Floods at Each Level
166 ft
Water starts to over flow the left bank and the road leading to Columbus.
163 ft
All gates are open and the river flow is unobstructed above this stage.
162 ft
Flooding of low lying areas along the river is occurring.
161 ft
Minor overbank flooding begins to occur.
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 5, 1983 | 171.09 ft | 124,000 cfs |
| May 21, 1983 | 170.83 ft | 136,000 cfs |
| Dec 28, 1982 | 170.55 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CBUM6
River
Tombigbee River
County
Lowndes, MS
Coordinates
33.5175°N, 88.4894°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and Dam?
The Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02441390) 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 Stennis Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and Dam is 161 feet. Action stage begins at 160 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 164 feet, and major flooding at 166 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tombigbee River rises?
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Where is the Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi at coordinates 33.5175°N, 88.4894°W. USGS site number: 02441390. 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. 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.