Rivers in Mississippi
Big Sunflower River near Anguilla
Below flood stage
21.21ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 8:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 45.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 21.30 ftThu, Sep 24, 1:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 50.52 ft1973
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 50.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 48.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 45.00 ft |
| Action | 44.00 ft |
- 55.00 ftMany businesses, homes, and several thousand acres of agricultural land within several miles of the river are inundated.
- 50.00 ftThere is extensive flooding of farm and agricultural land. Several access roads are also underwater. Many businesses and residents near the river are affected by high water.
- 48.00 ftThere is widespread flooding of farm and agricultural land. Some local access roads are also under water.
- 45.00 ftMinor flooding is occurring along the State Highway 14 bridge.
- 40.00 ftSeveral hundred acres of farm and agricultural land are inundated near the State Highway 14 bridge.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| 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 September 16, 2026.
Crest history
69 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 20, 1973 | 50.52 ft |
| 2 | April 30, 1973 | 49.10 ft |
| 3 | June 1, 1973 | 49.10 ft |
| 4 | May 12, 1991 | 48.83 ft |
| 5 | March 27, 1973 | 48.40 ft |
| 6 | January 4, 1983 | 48.30 ft |
| 7 | January 2, 1983 | 48.30 ft |
| 8 | May 21, 2019 | 48.21 ft |
| 9 | December 31, 1982 | 48.20 ft |
| 10 | May 11, 1958 | 48.20 ft |
| 11 | September 28, 1958 | 47.50 ft |
| 12 | October 2, 1958 | 47.40 ft |
| 13 | April 25, 2020 | 47.28 ft |
| 14 | November 26, 1957 | 47.20 ft |
| 15 | December 18, 2001 | 47.10 ft |
| 16 | January 29, 1974 | 47.10 ft |
| 17 | May 8, 1979 | 46.90 ft |
| 18 | December 12, 1983 | 46.90 ft |
| 19 | March 25, 1950 | 46.90 ft |
| 20 | December 21, 1961 | 46.80 ft |
| 21 | April 30, 1958 | 46.80 ft |
| 22 | April 17, 1979 | 46.70 ft |
| 23 | February 1, 1974 | 46.70 ft |
| 24 | March 21, 2016 | 46.64 ft |
| 25 | December 1, 1957 | 46.60 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 25, 2020: 47.28 ft
- May 21, 2019: 48.21 ft
- March 21, 2016: 46.64 ft
- January 16, 2013: 45.93 ft
- October 17, 2009: 45.09 ft
- May 17, 2009: 45.51 ft
- January 1, 2002: 45.20 ft
- December 18, 2001: 47.10 ft
- March 4, 2001: 45.20 ft
- April 8, 2000: 45.80 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.