Major Flood
28 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
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Numerous secondary roads are flooded and evacuations are necessary.
25 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding is occurring. Evacuations may be necessary for residents living near the river.
23 ft
Widespread flooding along the river is in progress. Agricultural land and a few homes south of New Highway 78 will be affected.
21 ft
Low-lying secondary roads near the river begin to flood. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground and residents near the river may need to take additional flood precautions.
20 ft
Most low-lying agricultural land along the river is flooding and access may be restricted in low-lying areas.
18.5 ft
Most lowland between the old river and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is flooding.
16 ft
Flooding of low-lying areas between the river channels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1991 | 27.72 ft | — |
| Mar 21, 1955 | 25.75 ft | 82,200 cfs |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 24.42 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FULM6
River
Tombigbee River
County
Itawamba, MS
Coordinates
34.2650°N, 88.4453°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tombigbee River near Fulton?
The Tombigbee River near Fulton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02431000) 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 Fulton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tombigbee River near Fulton is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tombigbee River rises?
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Where is the Tombigbee River near Fulton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Itawamba County, Mississippi at coordinates 34.2650°N, 88.4453°W. USGS site number: 02431000. 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.