Little Tallahatchie River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Little Tallahatchie River is flowing at 49 cfs at Etta, MS — 175% of normal for the date and up 165% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Little Tallahatchie 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 Etta, the Little Tallahatchie River is running 49 cfs — 175% of normal, up 165% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 175% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Etta (+165%).
How the Little Tallahatchie 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
- Etta300 ft 49 cfs175%
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 Little Tallahatchie River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (175%).
Little Tallahatchie River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Little Tallahatchie River At Etta MS
Oct 4, 2:00 AM · USGS 07268000 |
49 cfs | 175% | +165% | 10.51 ft | 14.5 ft below | 300 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 Little Tallahatchie River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Tallahatchie River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Little Tallahatchie River
The Little Tallahatchie River is located in northern Mississippi and flows for approximately 80 miles before joining the Tallahatchie River. Historically, the river played an important role in transportation and commerce. Today, it serves as a source of irrigation for agricultural activities in the surrounding areas. The hydrology of the river is affected by several reservoirs and dams, including the Sardis Lake Dam and Enid Lake Dam. These dams provide flood control and water storage for nearby communities. The river also offers recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. However, water quality concerns have led to limitations on some of these activities. Despite these challenges, the Little Tallahatchie River remains an important resource for the region's economy and environment.
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About the Little Tallahatchie River
How is the Little Tallahatchie River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Little Tallahatchie River is flowing at 49 cfs at Etta, MS, about 175% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Tallahatchie River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Tallahatchie River is at 175% 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 Little Tallahatchie River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Etta (25.0 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.