Mississippi River Levels & Streamflow
As of Aug 15, 2026, Mississippi rivers are running at 72% of normal across 67 USGS gauges — the highest is 353,000 cfs on the Mississippi River At Vicksburg. Live discharge, gauge height, and percent-of-normal for every USGS streamgauge in Mississippi.
Streamflow levels across Mississippi are currently 72% of normal, with the Mississippi River At Vicksburg reporting the highest discharge in the state at 353,000 cfs and a gauge stage of 49.25 ft.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi River At Vicksburg is seeing a spike today — up 1% since yesterday and currently running near peak.
Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into Mississippi's named rivers.
Active weather warnings for Mississippi
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for portions of North Mississippi through Sunday, August 16 at 8:00 PM CDT, with dangerously hot conditions and heat index values reaching 111 degrees. Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, as extreme heat combined with high humidity significantly increases health risks. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours, check on vulnerable individuals, and seek air-conditioned shelter when possible. This warning impacts North Mississippi communities and surrounding areas through Sunday evening.
State-wide streamflow overview
The Mississippi flow picture in four data points -- where the state sits versus historical norms, what's flowing hardest, and what's spiking fastest.
Percent of normal
100% is the historical norm. Below 70% indicates drought; above 130% can flag elevated flood risk.
Highest discharge
Gauge stage 49.25 ft
Biggest 24h spike
Now 353,000 cfs
Network coverage
USGS gauges feeding 0 named rivers in Mississippi.
Mississippi USGS streamgauges
Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in Mississippi. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mississippi River At Vicksburg, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07289000 |
359,000 cfs | 49.25 ft | · | 75°F | 65 ft | Lower Mississippi-Natchez |
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Tallahatchie River At Money, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 07281600 |
2,490 cfs | 11.83 ft | 76°F | 74°F | 122 ft | Tallahatchie |
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Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02479310 |
2,280 cfs | 2.86 ft | · | 76°F | 6 ft | Pascagoula |
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Pascagoula River At Merrill, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02479000 |
2,000 cfs | 3.29 ft | · | 76°F | 40 ft | Pascagoula |
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Leaf River Nr Mclain, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02475000 |
1,230 cfs | 3.62 ft | · | 77°F | 56 ft | Lower Leaf |
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Leaf River Nr New Augusta, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 02474560 |
1,180 cfs | 2.96 ft | 88°F | 77°F | 85 ft | Lower Leaf |
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Pearl River Nr Columbia, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 02489000 |
1,130 cfs | · | · | 75°F | 137 ft | Lower Pearl. Mississippi |
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Tombigbee River At Stennis Lock And Dam, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02441390 |
916 cfs | 63.48 ft | · | 76°F | 137 ft | Upper Tombigbee |
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Leaf River At Hattiesburg, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02473000 |
741 cfs | 2.26 ft | · | 76°F | 122 ft | Upper Leaf |
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Pearl River Nr Monticello, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02488500 |
713 cfs | 4.67 ft | · | 75°F | 177 ft | Middle Pearl-Silver |
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Pearl River Nr Rockport, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02488000 |
685 cfs | 5.39 ft | 88°F | 74°F | 207 ft | Middle Pearl-Silver |
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Chickasawhay River At Leakesville, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02478500 |
609 cfs | 8.23 ft | · | 76°F | 118 ft | Lower Chickasawhay |
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Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02477500 |
426 cfs | 4.27 ft | · | 75°F | 174 ft | Upper Chickasawhay |
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Big Black River Nr Bovina, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07290000 |
402 cfs | 7.27 ft | · | 74°F | 141 ft | Lower Big Black |
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Tombigbee River At Bigbee, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02433500 |
305 cfs | 3.44 ft | · | 76°F | 218 ft | Upper Tombigbee |
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Homochitto River At Rosetta, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 07292500 |
288 cfs | 2.61 ft | · | 74°F | 99 ft | Homochitto |
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Big Sunflower River At Sunflower, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07288500 |
273 cfs | 1.31 ft | 69°F | 75°F | 109 ft | Big Sunflower |
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Buttahatchee River Nr Aberdeen, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02439400 |
263 cfs | 5.59 ft | · | 76°F | 240 ft | Buttahatchee |
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Big Black River Nr Bentonia, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07289730 |
249 cfs | 4.93 ft | · | 74°F | 134 ft | Lower Big Black |
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Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 02490500 |
241 cfs | 5.38 ft | · | 74°F | 260 ft | Bogue Chitto |
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Red Creek At Vestry, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02479300 |
212 cfs | 5.09 ft | · | 77°F | 24 ft | Black |
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Pearl River Nr Lena, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02483500 |
200 cfs | 4.50 ft | · | 74°F | 328 ft | Upper Pearl |
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Chickasawhay River At Enterprise, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02477000 |
180 cfs | 4.97 ft | · | 75°F | 258 ft | Upper Chickasawhay |
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Leaf River Nr Collins, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02472000 |
171 cfs | 4.74 ft | · | 75°F | 245 ft | Upper Leaf |
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Bouie Creek Nr Hattiesburg, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 02472500 |
169 cfs | 1.84 ft | · | 75°F | 160 ft | Upper Leaf |
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Bogue Phalia Nr Leland, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07288650 |
156 cfs | 8.41 ft | 79°F | 75°F | 129 ft | Big Sunflower |
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Tombigbee River Nr Fulton, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02431000 |
140 cfs | 7.44 ft | · | 76°F | 269 ft | Upper Tombigbee |
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Luxapallila Creek Nr Columbus, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02443500 |
135 cfs | 3.98 ft | · | 76°F | 148 ft | Luxapallila |
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Pearl River At Jackson, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02486000 |
135 cfs | 3.21 ft | · | 75°F | 266 ft | Middle Pearl-Strong |
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Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 07288280 |
132 cfs | 5.36 ft | 89°F | 75°F | 115 ft | Big Sunflower |
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Black Creek Nr Brooklyn, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02479130 |
131 cfs | 4.17 ft | 66°F | 77°F | 132 ft | Black |
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Pearl River Nr Carthage, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02482550 |
131 cfs | 3.62 ft | · | 74°F | 321 ft | Upper Pearl |
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Okatibbee Creek At Arundel, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 02476600 |
126 cfs | 3.64 ft | · | 75°F | 271 ft | Chunky-Okatibbee |
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Tombigbee River At Aberdeen Lock And Dam, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02437100 |
123 cfs | 40.46 ft | · | 76°F | 180 ft | Upper Tombigbee |
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Tangipahoa River At Osyka, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07375280 |
111 cfs | 8.12 ft | · | 75°F | 232 ft | Tangipahoa |
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Yalobusha River At Grenada, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 07285500 |
99 cfs | 4.02 ft | · | 74°F | 157 ft | Yalobusha |
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Okatoma Creek At Sanford, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02472850 |
94 cfs | 7.40 ft | · | 75°F | 223 ft | Upper Leaf |
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Chunky River Nr Chunky, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02475500 |
88 cfs | 2.70 ft | · | 76°F | 297 ft | Chunky-Okatibbee |
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Wolf River Nr Landon, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02481510 |
79 cfs | 4.47 ft | 69°F | 77°F | 21 ft | Mississippi Coastal |
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Noxubee River At Macon, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02448000 |
76 cfs | 4.31 ft | · | 75°F | 184 ft | Noxubee |
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Big Black River At West, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 07289350 |
68 cfs | 2.05 ft | · | 74°F | 276 ft | Upper Big Black |
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West Hobolochitto Creek Nr Mcneill, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02492360 |
67 cfs | 5.83 ft | · | 75°F | 88 ft | Lower Pearl. Mississippi |
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Buffalo River Nr Woodville, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07295000 |
56 cfs | 3.98 ft | · | 77°F | 103 ft | Buffalo |
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Strong River At D`Lo, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02487500 |
53 cfs | 2.68 ft | · | 74°F | 319 ft | Middle Pearl-Strong |
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Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07275900 |
51 cfs | · | · | 77°F | 293 ft | Coldwater |
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East Hobolochitto Creek Nr Caesar, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02492343 |
44 cfs | 4.17 ft | · | 75°F | 90 ft | Lower Pearl. Mississippi |
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Bayou Pierre Nr Willows, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07290650 |
43 cfs | 2.02 ft | · | 75°F | 70 ft | Bayou Pierre |
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Homochitto River At Eddiceton, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07291000 |
41 cfs | 5.78 ft | · | 74°F | 208 ft | Homochitto |
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Little Tallahatchie River At Etta, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07268000 |
37 cfs | 10.37 ft | · | 75°F | 300 ft | Little Tallahatchie |
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Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 02484500 |
35 cfs | 5.09 ft | · | 74°F | 318 ft | Upper Pearl |
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Batupan Bogue At Grenada, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07285400 |
35 cfs | 1.68 ft | · | 74°F | 170 ft | Yalobusha |
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Pearl River At Edinburg, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02482000 |
32 cfs | 2.32 ft | · | 74°F | 377 ft | Upper Pearl |
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Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02483000 |
29 cfs | 12.17 ft | · | 74°F | 346 ft | Upper Pearl |
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Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02432500 |
28 cfs | 2.12 ft | · | 75°F | 345 ft | Upper Tombigbee |
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Yocona River Nr Oxford, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07274000 |
27 cfs | 2.42 ft | · | 74°F | 316 ft | Yocona |
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Town Creek Nr Nettleton, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02436500 |
26 cfs | 4.86 ft | · | 75°F | 203 ft | Town |
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Hatchie River Near Walnut, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07029270 |
16 cfs | 8.41 ft | · | 75°F | 381 ft | Upper Hatchie |
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Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale, Ms
2 days ago · USGS 07288000 |
15 cfs | 8.03 ft | 79°F | 79°F | 151 ft | Big Sunflower |
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Yockanookany River Nr Kosciusko, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02484000 |
12 cfs | 4.66 ft | · | 73°F | 385 ft | Upper Pearl |
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Cypress Creek Nr Janice, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 02479155 |
12 cfs | 5.69 ft | 81°F | 77°F | 121 ft | Black |
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Biloxi River At Wortham, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02481000 |
11 cfs | · | · | 77°F | 20 ft | Mississippi Coastal |
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Skuna River At Bruce, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 07283000 |
10 cfs | · | · | 73°F | 260 ft | Yalobusha |
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Cummings Creek Nr Fulton, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 02430880 |
6 cfs | 2.33 ft | · | 75°F | 300 ft | Upper Tombigbee |
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Sowashee Creek At Meridian, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02476500 |
6 cfs | 4.25 ft | · | 76°F | 302 ft | Chunky-Okatibbee |
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Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02430085 |
6 cfs | 4.95 ft | · | 75°F | 379 ft | Upper Tombigbee |
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Twentymile Creek Nr Guntown, Ms
6 hours ago · USGS 02430680 |
5 cfs | 10.35 ft | · | 75°F | 297 ft | Upper Tombigbee |
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Town Creek At Eason Boulevard At Tupelo, Ms
7 hours ago · USGS 02435020 |
4 cfs | · | · | 75°F | 240 ft | Town |
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About Mississippi streamflow
What are river levels like in Mississippi right now?
As of August 15, 2026, Mississippi rivers are running at 72% of normal across 67 USGS streamgauges, and the Mississippi River At Vicksburg is reporting the highest discharge at 353,000 cfs. The full sortable gauge table is below.
Which Mississippi river is running highest right now?
As of August 15, 2026, the highest discharge in Mississippi is 353,000 cfs on the Mississippi River At Vicksburg. See the sortable gauge table for the full statewide ranking.
Are Mississippi rivers high or low right now?
Compare the statewide percent-of-normal on this page: above 100% means Mississippi rivers are running higher than the seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower (a dry spell or drought). Each gauge also shows its own percent of median.
Where does the Mississippi streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the Mississippi data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a Mississippi gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.
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