Major Flood
26 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 9 bridge. Extensive agricultural flooding is occurring. Numerous roads near the river are closed due to high water.
24 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding is occurring. Access to low-lying areas is restricted due to flood waters covering secondary roads.
23 ft
Widespread lowland and agricultural flooding is occurring.
18 ft
Minor lowland and agriculutral flooding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 1982 | 25.75 ft | 70,100 cfs |
| Mar 28, 1951 | 25.22 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Dec 2, 1983 | 24.99 ft | 47,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CCTM6
River
Yalobusha River
County
Calhoun, MS
Coordinates
33.8386°N, 89.3156°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yalobusha River at Calhoun City?
The Yalobusha River at Calhoun City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07282000) 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 Yalobusha River at Calhoun City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yalobusha River at Calhoun City is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yalobusha River rises?
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Where is the Yalobusha River at Calhoun City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Calhoun County, Mississippi at coordinates 33.8386°N, 89.3156°W. USGS site number: 07282000. 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.