Is the Coldwater River flooding?

Mississippi · 2 gauges · Mississippi river levels

The Coldwater River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Mississippi. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Coldwater River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Mississippi river levels.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Coldwater River near Lewisburg, MS. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.60 ft on 8 January 1946, carrying 25,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (47 annual peaks). It is currently at 11.77 ft, 3.8 ft below that record.

Drains 218 sq mi · gauge elevation 245 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Coldwater River near Olive Branch, MSNo flooding0.48 ft11 ft
Coldwater River near Lewisburg, MSNo flood stage defined11.77 ft
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.