RIVER GAUGE · YALOBUSHA RIVER
Yalobusha River at Whaley
Leflore County, Mississippi
Water level11.70 ft
Flow933 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action20 ft5,300 cfs
Minor flood21 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 28 ft
Major flooding of agricultural land is occurring.
- 26.5 ft
Water is entering the yard surrounding the old Whaley gin building.
- 25 ft
Extensive flooding of agricultural land is occurring.
- 24 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural land is occurring.
- 23 ft
Minor flooding of lowland and agricultural land is occurring.
- 21 ft
Lowland flooding is occurring near the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1948 | 27.79 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 1979 | 27.3 ft | — |
| May 5, 1991 | 27.14 ft | — |
More on Yalobusha River
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