Streamflow levels across
Mississippi
are currently
111.0% of normal, with the
Mississippi River At Vicksburg
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
487000cfs and gauge stage of 18.8 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
2783.64%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
1710cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam, currently reporting a stage of
63.31ft.
The
Homochitto River At Rosetta
in the
Homochitto
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
6920cfs, about
1301.89% of normal.
Mississippi is a state with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Major surface flows in the state include the Mississippi River, which forms the western border of the state, and its major tributaries, such as the Yazoo River and the Big Black River. There are also several large reservoirs and dams in Mississippi, including the Ross Barnett Reservoir and the Sardis Lake. The state's hydrology is influenced by its topography, which is characterized by low-lying coastal plains in the south and higher elevation regions in the north. Snowpack is generally not a significant factor in Mississippi's hydrology, but heavy rain events and tropical storms can cause flooding in low-lying areas.