Major Flood
40 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
36 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
34 ft
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
Levee system protects city of Greenwood to 41.9 feet. Water begins to overflow the left bank. Water fills underclearance of the Fulton Street bridge.
36 ft
Homes and property not protected by the Greenwood levee system in the county begin to flood.
35 ft
Widespread flooding begins in areas not protected by Greenwood levee system.
33 ft
Water begins to over flow over the right bank in a few areas along the river.
26 ft
Low areas along the river begin to cover with water.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 1932 | 40.1 ft | 72,900 cfs |
| Feb 21, 1948 | 40 ft | — |
| Feb 16, 1946 | 39.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
GREM6
River
Yazoo River
County
Leflore, MS
Coordinates
33.5225°N, 90.1808°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yazoo River at Greenwood?
The Yazoo River at Greenwood gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Yazoo River at Greenwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yazoo River at Greenwood is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 34 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yazoo River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Yazoo River at Greenwood 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 Yazoo River at Greenwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leflore County, Mississippi at coordinates 33.5225°N, 90.1808°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 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.