Pascagoula River river
Total streamflow across the Pascagoula River was last observed at 14,130 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 28,027 acre-ft of water today; about 63% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 22,533 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-03-17 when daily discharge volume was observed at 241,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Pascagoula River At Merrill reporting a streamflow rate of 13,200 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Pascagoula River, with a gauge stage of 11.51 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Pascagoula River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 40 ft, the Pascagoula River At Merrill.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Pascagoula River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Pascagoula River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pascagoula River At Merrill
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USGS 02479000
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13,200 | 11.51 | 114.3 | 245% | 790 | 130,000 | 40 |
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Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry
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USGS 02479310
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9,750 | 9.00 | 22.3 | 107% | 955 | 133,000 | 6 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Pascagoula River
The Pascagoula River is a 65-mile-long river located in southeastern Mississippi, United States. The river was first discovered by Europeans in 1540 when the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto arrived in the area. The Pascagoula River is known for its diverse ecosystem and is home to over 300 species of birds, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers. The river also supports recreational activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, and kayaking. The hydrology of the Pascagoula River is heavily influenced by rainfall and the flow of the river is regulated by a number of reservoirs and dams, including the Meridian Dam and the Reservoir Dam. The river is also used for agricultural and industrial purposes, with crops such as soybeans, cotton, and sugarcane being grown along its banks.
Recreation along the Pascagoula River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Pascagoula River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Pascagoula River
Where does the data for the Pascagoula River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.