Chickasawhay River at Leakesville, MS
Is Chickasawhay River at Leakesville, MS flooding right now?
Chickasawhay River at Leakesville, MS measured 7.61 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.61 ft
Streamflow
428 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 38 ft on Sun, Apr 1, 1900.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 23.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38 ft | 1900-04-01 |
| 31.5 ft | 1916-07-01 |
| 31.03 ft | 1990-02-23 |
| 30.67 ft | 1979-03-10 |
| 30.37 ft | 2019-01-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Creek near Deer Park AL | 11.0 mi | Washington County |
| Leaf River near Mclain, MS | 15.6 mi | Greene County |
| Pascagoula River at Merrill, MS | 15.8 mi | George County |
| Escatawpa River near Wilmer, AL | 21.2 mi | Mobile County |
| Big Creek at County Rd 63 near Wilmer, Al. | 23.8 mi | Mobile 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.