CHICKASAWHAY RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 7, 2025



TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Chickasawhay River was last observed at 5,864 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 11,631 acre-ft of water today; about 50% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 11,635 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 3,420 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Chickasawhay River, with a gauge stage of 11.89 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.

Last Updated 2025-02-06
Discharge Volume 11,631 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 5,864.0 cfs
-1046.0 cfs (-15.14%)
Percent of Normal 50.4%
Maximum 78,000.0 cfs
2018-12-31
Seasonal Avg 11,635 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise
USGS 02477000
834 cfs 7.7 ft -22.06
Chickasawhay River Nr Waynesboro
USGS 02477500
1610 cfs 8.31 ft -16.15
Chickasawhay River At Leakesville
USGS 02478500
3420 cfs 11.89 ft -12.76
History of the River

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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