Chickasawhay River Flow Today
As of October 21, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Chickasawhay River is flowing at 350 cfs at Leakesville, MS — 48% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 110 to 350 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Chickasawhay River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Leakesville, the Chickasawhay River is running 350 cfs — 48% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 52% of normal).
How the Chickasawhay River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Enterprise258 ft 110 cfs55%
- Waynesboro174 ft 216 cfs52%
- Leakesville118 ft 350 cfs48%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Chickasawhay River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (52%).
Chickasawhay River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chickasawhay River At Enterprise MS
Oct 21, 2:00 AM · USGS 02477000 |
110 cfs | 55% | +4% | 4.53 ft | 20.5 ft below | 258 ft |
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Chickasawhay River Near Waynesboro MS
Oct 21, 2:00 AM · USGS 02477500 |
216 cfs | 52% | -1% | 3.42 ft | 31.6 ft below | 174 ft |
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Chickasawhay River At Leakesville MS
Oct 21, 2:15 AM · USGS 02478500 |
350 cfs | 48% | -2% | 7.12 ft | 12.9 ft below | 118 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Chickasawhay River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Chickasawhay River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Chickasawhay River
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.
Fishing near the Chickasawhay River
About the Chickasawhay River
How is the Chickasawhay River flowing right now?
As of October 21, 2026, the Chickasawhay River is flowing at 350 cfs at Leakesville, MS, about 48% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 110 to 350 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chickasawhay River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chickasawhay River is at 52% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Chickasawhay River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Enterprise (25.0 ft), Waynesboro (35.0 ft), Leakesville (20.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.