Biloxi River at Wortham, MS
Is Biloxi River at Wortham, MS flooding right now?
Biloxi River at Wortham, MS measured -0.83 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-0.83 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.94 ft on Tue, May 9, 1995.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 18.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 23.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.94 ft | 1995-05-09 |
| 26.7 ft | 2019-05-12 |
| 26.32 ft | 2012-08-30 |
| 26 ft | 2005-08-29 |
| 25.43 ft | 1998-09-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi River near Lyman, MS | 7.0 mi | Harrison County |
| Tuxachanie Creek at Bethel Road near Saucier, MS | 9.3 mi | Harrison County |
| Wolf River near Landon, MS | 10.4 mi | Harrison County |
| Tchoutacabouffa River at Cedar Lake, MS | 12.8 mi | Harrison County |
| Tchoutacabouffa River Tributary near White Plains, MS | 13.0 mi | Harrison 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.