Big Sunflower River at Sunflower, MS
Is Big Sunflower River at Sunflower, MS flooding right now?
Big Sunflower River at Sunflower, MS measured -1.05 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 22.1 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-1.05 ft
Streamflow
14 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.37 ft on Sun, Mar 18, 1973.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 21.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 22.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 26.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 29.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.37 ft | 1973-03-18 |
| 28.3 ft | 1958-05-05 |
| 28.1 ft | 1991-05-02 |
| 28.04 ft | 2021-06-15 |
| 28 ft | 1991-02-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Quiver River near Sunflower, MS | 6.1 mi | Leflore County |
| Porter Bayou at Stephensville, MS | 7.4 mi | Sunflower County |
| Quiver River near Doddsville, MS | 10.4 mi | Leflore County |
| Porter Bayou Tributary No 1 NW of Frazier, MS | 12.0 mi | Sunflower County |
| Porter Bayou near Shaw, MS | 12.5 mi | Bolivar County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.