Chunky River near Chunky, MS
Is Chunky River near Chunky, MS flooding right now?
Chunky River near Chunky, MS measured 2.49 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 19.5 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.49 ft
Streamflow
28 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.33 ft on Tue, Apr 8, 2003.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 18.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 22.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 23.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.33 ft | 2003-04-08 |
| 26.64 ft | 1979-03-04 |
| 26.17 ft | 1979-04-14 |
| 25.58 ft | 1961-02-22 |
| 25.45 ft | 1974-04-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Okatibbee Creek at Arundel, MS | 9.3 mi | Lauderdale County |
| Chickasawhay River at Enterprise, MS | 11.6 mi | Clarke County |
| Sowashee Creek at Meridian, MS | 13.8 mi | Lauderdale County |
| Chickasawhay River at Quitman, MS | 21.8 mi | Clarke County |
| Tallahala Creek at Waldrup, MS | 27.6 mi | Jasper 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.