Yalobusha River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Yalobusha River is flowing at 1,550 cfs at Grenada, MS — 78% of normal for the date. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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Yalobusha 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 Grenada, the Yalobusha River is running 1,550 cfs — 78% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 78% of normal).
How the Yalobusha 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
- Grenada157 ft 1,550 cfs78%
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 Yalobusha River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (78%).
Yalobusha River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yalobusha River And Topashaw Creek Ca At Calhoun City MS
Last reported Sep 30 · USGS 07282000 |
25 cfs | · | · | 16.39 ft | 253 ft |
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Yalobusha River At Grenada MS
Oct 3, 2:45 AM · USGS 07285500 |
1,550 cfs | 78% | 0% | 8.29 ft | 157 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 Yalobusha River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Yalobusha 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).
Maximum streamflow by year
Yalobusha River
The Yalobusha River is a 170-mile-long river in Mississippi that flows into the Yazoo River. It was named after the Choctaw word "Yaloobausha", meaning "tadpole place". The river played a significant role in the history of the area, serving as a major transportation route for goods and people during the 19th century. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The river's hydrology is affected by several reservoirs and dams, including the Enid Lake, the Grenada Lake, and the Sardis Lake. These reservoirs provide flood control, hydroelectric power, and water supply for irrigation and municipal use. The Yalobusha River basin is also home to several agricultural communities that rely on the river for irrigation and crop production.
Fishing near the Yalobusha River
About the Yalobusha River
How is the Yalobusha River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Yalobusha River is flowing at 1,550 cfs at Grenada, MS, about 78% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Yalobusha River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Yalobusha River is at 78% 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.
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.