Is the Tombigbee River flooding?

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The Tombigbee River is tracked by 5 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 Tombigbee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 5 of 5 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.

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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 Tombigbee River near Amory, MS. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.65 ft on 17 March 1973, carrying 162,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1892 (90 annual peaks). It is currently at 11.44 ft, 23.2 ft below that record.

Drains 1,930 sq mi · gauge elevation 179 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Tombigbee River near Fulton, MSNo flooding6.87 ft20 ft
Tombigbee River at Bigbee, MSNo flooding3.05 ft14 ft
Tombigbee River near Amory, MSNo flooding11.44 ft20 ft
Tombigbee River at Aberdeen Lock and Dam, MSNo flooding13.21 ft188 ft
Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and Dam, MSNo flooding36.45 ft161 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.