Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OFAM6
River
Yockanookany River
County
Leake, MS
Coordinates
32.7061°N, 89.6719°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yockanookany River near Ofahoma?
The Yockanookany River near Ofahoma gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02484500) 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 Ofahoma?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yockanookany River near Ofahoma is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yockanookany River rises?
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Where is the Yockanookany River near Ofahoma gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leake County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.7061°N, 89.6719°W. USGS site number: 02484500. 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.