Wolf River above Gulfport
Mississippi — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Harrison County, Mississippi on the Wolf River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02481521, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
15 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16.5 ft
Flood of Record occurred on September 1, 2012. Major flooding will occur with homes and businesses along the river inundated. Sections of major roadways will be flooded, including MS Highway 1101/Menge Ave., Bells Ferry Rd., Red Creek Rd., and Freddie Frank Rd, among others.
15 ft
Major flooding of the area will occur. Several homes on Magnolia Drive will be flooded along with business structures along Menge Avenue. The Menge Avenue bridge will be under water. Water will be in several homes along the river near the Bells Ferry Road bridge. Bells Ferry Road will be closed within a mile of the bridge as the road will be covered by swift moving river current.
12 ft
Water will be in several homes along the river near the Bells Ferry Road bridge. Bells Ferry Road will be closed within a mile of the bridge as the road will be covered by swift moving river current.
10 ft
Bells Ferry Road will be closed within a mile of the bridge as the road will be covered by swift moving river current.
9 ft
Bells Ferry Road will be impassable with deep water on the east bridge approach.
8 ft
Bells Ferry Road will begin to flood. There will be water over the access road just upstream of the bridge and the road will become impassable very quickly.
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 31, 2012 | 16.5 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 16.5 ft | — |
| May 9, 1995 | 15.39 ft | — |
| May 9, 1995 | 15.39 ft | — |
| May 13, 2019 | 14.46 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wolf River above Gulfport?
The Wolf River above Gulfport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02481521) 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 Wolf River above Gulfport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wolf River above Gulfport is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
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Where is the Wolf River above Gulfport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harrison County, Mississippi at coordinates 30.3933°N, 89.2064°W. USGS site number: 02481521. 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
- 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.