Chickasawhay River near Waynesboro, MS
Is Chickasawhay River near Waynesboro, MS flooding right now?
Chickasawhay River near Waynesboro, MS measured 3.83 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 31.2 ft below its 35 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.83 ft
Streamflow
278 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 35 ft, with major flooding at 48 ft. The highest crest on record was 50.3 ft on Sun, Apr 1, 1900.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 26.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 35 ft | 31.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 45 ft | 41.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 48 ft | 44.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 50.3 ft | 1900-04-01 |
| 47.9 ft | 1951-02-26 |
| 47.1 ft | 1938-04-11 |
| 42.24 ft | 1961-12-22 |
| 42.07 ft | 1979-03-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasawhay River at Quitman, MS | 25.1 mi | Clarke County |
| Tallahala Creek at Laurel, MS | 25.4 mi | Jones County |
| Bogue Homo near Richton, MS | 27.7 mi | Perry County |
| Tallahala Creek at Waldrup, MS | 32.0 mi | Jasper County |
| Tombigbee River at Coffeeville L&D near Coffeeville, Al. | 33.0 mi | Choctaw 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.