Rivers in Mississippi
Tombigbee River at Aberdeen Lock and Dam
Below flood stage
163.41ftStage
Observed Thu, Oct 1, 11:45 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 188.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 163.40 ftFri, Oct 2, 1:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 189.50 ft1982
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 192.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 190.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 188.00 ft |
| Action | 187.00 ft |
- 190.00 ftMeridian and Poplar Streets near Matubby Creek are inundated.
- 188.50 ftWater begins to enter a few houses and under many outbuildings and trailers.
- 188.00 ftLow bottomlands near the river and Matubby Creek are inundated.
- 185.00 ftLow bottomlands near the river and Matubby Creek begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued October 1, 2026.
Crest history
13 crests on NOAA’s list since 1982.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 28, 1982 | 189.50 ft |
| 2 | May 29, 1991 | 189.50 ft |
| 3 | February 25, 2019 | 187.56 ft |
| 4 | May 22, 1983 | 185.00 ft |
| 5 | May 3, 1997 | 180.24 ft |
| 6 | April 4, 2000 | 179.73 ft |
| 7 | February 6, 2004 | 178.48 ft |
| 8 | June 12, 2005 | 175.85 ft |
| 9 | August 31, 2005 | 173.33 ft |
| 10 | September 26, 2005 | 172.95 ft |
| 11 | December 18, 1995 | 171.84 ft |
| 12 | April 25, 1996 | 169.62 ft |
| 13 | April 5, 2008 | 169.12 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 25, 2019: 187.56 ft
- April 5, 2008: 169.12 ft
- September 26, 2005: 172.95 ft
- August 31, 2005: 173.33 ft
- June 12, 2005: 175.85 ft
- February 6, 2004: 178.48 ft
- April 4, 2000: 179.73 ft
- May 3, 1997: 180.24 ft
- April 25, 1996: 169.62 ft
- December 18, 1995: 171.84 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.