CHICKASAWHAY RIVER

CHICKASAWHAY RIVER

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Total streamflow across the Chickasawhay River was last observed at 5,750 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 11,405 acre-ft of water today; about 109% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,261 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-12-31 when daily discharge volume was observed at 78,000 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Chickasawhay River At Leakesville reporting a streamflow rate of 3,350 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Chickasawhay River, with a gauge stage of 12.94 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Chickasawhay River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 258 ft, the Chickasawhay River At Enterprise.

The Chickasawhay River is a 210-mile-long river located in southeastern Mississippi. It was once a vital transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers, and it played an important role in the Civil War. The river is fed by numerous small tributaries, which contribute to its hydrology and provide habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife. The river is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Shubuta Dam and the Okatibbee Reservoir. These structures are used for flood control, hydroelectric power generation, and water supply. The Chickasawhay River is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and boating, and it also supports agricultural activities such as irrigation and livestock watering.

July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-26
Discharge Volume 11,405 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 5,750.0 cfs
-1220.0 cfs (-17.5%)
Percent of Normal 109.29%
Maximum 78,000.0 cfs
2018-12-31
Seasonal Avg 5,261 cfs
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
USGS 02477000
1140 cfs 8.24 ft 12.87
Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro
USGS 02477500
1260 cfs 7.36 ft -31.89
Chickasawhay River At Leakesville
USGS 02478500
3350 cfs 12.94 ft -18.49

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The Chickasawhay River is a river, about 210 miles (340 km) long, in southeastern Mississippi in the United States. It is a principal tributary of the Pascagoula River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The Chickasawhay's tributaries also drain a portion of western Alabama. The name "Chickasawhay" comes from the Choctaw word chikashsha-ahi, literally "Chickasaw potato".



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