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
31.5 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
47 ft
The entire town of Walnut Grove is underwater.
33 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding is occurring with several thousand acres underwater.
31.5 ft
Several hundred acres of agricultural land are underwater.
27 ft
Agricultural land along the river is flooding.
25 ft
Agricultural land and low areas along and near the river begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2022 | 32.35 ft | 45,500 cfs |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 32.08 ft | 56,000 cfs |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 31.1 ft | 39,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WTGM6
River
Tuscolameta Creek
County
Leake, MS
Coordinates
32.5883°N, 89.4650°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove?
The Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02483000) 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 Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31.5 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tuscolameta Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove 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 Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leake County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.5883°N, 89.4650°W. USGS site number: 02483000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Pearl River near Lena
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.