Major Flood
35 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Flood waters are reaching the level of Highway 7 near the river. Large areas of agricultural land are inundated. Evacuations become necessary due to access problems.
28 ft
Most of the flood plain is inundated and widespread agicultural flooding is occurring.
25 ft
Flooding is occurring in agricultural land near 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28.79 ft | — |
| Mar 20, 1955 | 28.72 ft | 44,100 cfs |
| Dec 25, 1982 | 28.38 ft | 32,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OXDM6
River
Yocona River
County
Lafayette, MS
Coordinates
34.2728°N, 89.5214°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yocona River near Oxford?
The Yocona River near Oxford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07274000) 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 Yocona River near Oxford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yocona River near Oxford is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yocona River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Yocona River near Oxford 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 Yocona River near Oxford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lafayette County, Mississippi at coordinates 34.2728°N, 89.5214°W. USGS site number: 07274000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS and USACE and MS DEQ, 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.