RIVER GAUGE · YOCKANOOKANY RIVER
Yockanookany River near Ofahoma
Leake County, Mississippi
Water level5.01 ft
Flow20 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 28.2 ft
Extensive flooding is occurring for many miles above and below the gage site. Water covers the Natchez Trace just southwest of Ofahoma. A few buildings east of Ofahoma and just south of State Highway 16 are also affected by high water.
- 25 ft
Widespread flooding to the north and south of the gage site.
- 23 ft
Widespread lowland flooding is occurring for several miles east and west of the river. Also several county roads are underwater south of the gage site near the Pearl River.
- 19 ft
Minor overbank flooding of farmland along the river is occurring.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 1979 | 28.27 ft | 46,500 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1951 | 25.28 ft | 20,700 cfs |
| May 22, 1983 | 25.2 ft | 21,900 cfs |
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