Major Flood
33 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35.5 ft
Water begins to cover New Highway 6 between Amory and Bigbee near the river.
33 ft
Water is covering Highway 278 west of Amory.
30 ft
Highway 6 between Amory and Bigbee is flooded.
25 ft
Widespread lowland and farm land flooding is occurring.
23 ft
Most lowland and farm land near the river is flooded. Equipment and livestock may need to be moved to higher ground.
22 ft
Lowland near the river is flooded.
20 ft
Lowland flooding begins.
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 | 34.65 ft | 162,000 cfs |
| Mar 21, 1955 | 33.75 ft | 126,000 cfs |
| Dec 27, 1982 | 33.15 ft | 125,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AMYM6
River
Tombigbee River
County
Monroe, MS
Coordinates
33.9856°N, 88.5511°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tombigbee River near Amory?
The Tombigbee River near Amory gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02437000) 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 near Amory?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tombigbee River near Amory is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tombigbee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tombigbee River near Amory to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Tombigbee River near Amory gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monroe County, Mississippi at coordinates 33.9856°N, 88.5511°W. USGS site number: 02437000. 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.