TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Tallahatchie River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Tallahatchie River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Tallahatchie River spans for approximately 230 miles through northern Mississippi. It derives its name from the Choctaw word meaning "rock of waters." The river has a rich history dating back to the pre-Columbian era, with evidence of Native American settlements along its banks. The Tallahatchie is also known for its role in the Civil Rights Movement, as Emmett Till's body was found in the river in 1955. The river's hydrology is primarily influenced by rain events, and it has several reservoirs and dams, including Sardis Lake and Enid Lake. These reservoirs provide flood control, recreation opportunities, and water supply for agriculture. The Tallahatchie River is popular for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, and it supports a diverse range of aquatic wildlife.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Tallahatchie River At Money
USGS 07281600 |
4410 cfs | 23.59 ft | -1.12 |
History of the River
The Tallahatchie River is a river in Mississippi which flows 230 miles (370 km) from Tippah County, through Tallahatchie County, to Leflore County, where it joins the Yalobusha River to form the Yazoo River. The river is navigable for about 100 miles.Tallahatchie is a Choctaw name meaning "rock of waters." The sources of the Tallahatchie River have outcrops of iron sandstone.As part of the Flood Control Act of 1936, the federal government built an earth-filled flood control dam on the Tallahatchie near the town of Sardis, Mississippi, creating Sardis Lake.