RIVER GAUGE · TOMBIGBEE RIVER
Tombigbee River near Amory
Monroe County, Mississippi
Water level11.51 ft
Flow1,400 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft13,800 cfs
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood33 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Tombigbee River
UpstreamTombigbee River at Bigbee
DownstreamTombigbee River at Aberdeen Lock and Dam
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