Major Flood
23 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
21.5 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Major flooding is occurring. Water is within a mile of downtown Kosciusko.
25.5 ft
Many residents and several hundred acres of land just south and east of Kosciusko are affected by high water.
23.1 ft
Water begins to affect a few residents in South Kosciusko just north of Love Road and west of Tipton Street.
21.5 ft
A large section of the Natchez Trace Parkway south of Kosciusko is underwater.
20.5 ft
Munson crossing is underwater. Flood waters reach the underclearence of the State Highway 35 bridge.
18.5 ft
A small section of the Natchez Trace Parkway is closed south of Kosicusko.
18 ft
Natchez Trace Parkway Commission prepares to close the parkway south of Kosciusko due to flood water
17 ft
Water covers most land areas along the Nathez Trace Parkway.
16 ft
Some homes several miles upstream of the Highway 19 bridge are affected by water.
15 ft
Water approaches the Natchez Trace Parkway south of Kosciusko. Water floods lowlands alongthe reach of the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 1979 | 23.06 ft | 40,700 cfs |
| Mar 14, 1975 | 18.86 ft | 18,600 cfs |
| Mar 28, 1951 | 18.72 ft | 19,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KSCM6
River
Yockanookany River
County
Attala, MS
Coordinates
33.0322°N, 89.5778°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yockanookany River near Kosciusko?
The Yockanookany River near Kosciusko gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02484000) 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 Yockanookany River near Kosciusko?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yockanookany River near Kosciusko is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21.5 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yockanookany River rises?
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Where is the Yockanookany River near Kosciusko gauge located?
The gauge is located in Attala County, Mississippi at coordinates 33.0322°N, 89.5778°W. USGS site number: 02484000. 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. 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.