Rivers in Mississippi
Little Tallahatchie River at Etta
Below flood stage
9.98ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 25.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 10.00 ftWed, Sep 23, 7:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 31.17 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 29.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 28.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 25.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 29.00 ftThe post office, businesses, and homes in the low-lying areas near the river in New Albany are flooded. Several homes along County Road 46 are flooded. Flood water is covering County Roads 46 and 47. Flood waters are approaching the level of State Road 355 near Etta.
- 28.00 ftCropland flooding is very extensive and water begins to cover County Road 46. County Road 47 has 1 to 2 feet of water over the unpaved portions. Evacuations become necessary due to access problems.
- 26.00 ftCounty Road 47 near Mud Creek and Mill Creek has 6 to 12 inches of water over it. Several thousand acres of cropland are flooded.
- 25.00 ftExtensive cropland flooding is occurring, mainly between State Highway 30 and County Road 46. Water is beginning to cover the unpaved portion of Union County Road 47 near Mud Creek.
- 24.00 ftWidespread farmland flooding is beginning. Small tributary streams are causing backwater flooding between New Albany and State Highway 30.
- 20.00 ftUnprotected lowland along the river in western Union County is flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 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
36 crests on NOAA’s list since 1973.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 23, 2019 | 31.17 ft |
| 2 | May 3, 2010 | 29.85 ft |
| 3 | November 30, 2001 | 29.41 ft |
| 4 | December 2, 1991 | 29.27 ft |
| 5 | May 19, 1983 | 29.02 ft |
| 6 | April 5, 2002 | 28.39 ft |
| 7 | December 8, 2004 | 28.36 ft |
| 8 | July 4, 2015 | 28.33 ft |
| 9 | December 4, 1983 | 28.18 ft |
| 10 | February 4, 1990 | 28.01 ft |
| 11 | December 10, 2008 | 27.83 ft |
| 12 | June 18, 1997 | 27.70 ft |
| 13 | March 16, 1973 | 27.54 ft |
| 14 | May 7, 1978 | 27.09 ft |
| 15 | April 12, 1979 | 26.85 ft |
| 16 | April 12, 2013 | 26.75 ft |
| 17 | January 13, 1989 | 26.75 ft |
| 18 | May 18, 2003 | 26.61 ft |
| 19 | March 30, 1975 | 26.56 ft |
| 20 | April 23, 1996 | 26.36 ft |
| 21 | March 4, 1977 | 26.16 ft |
| 22 | March 17, 1980 | 26.15 ft |
| 23 | December 10, 1986 | 26.11 ft |
| 24 | March 10, 1992 | 25.84 ft |
| 25 | January 23, 2006 | 25.52 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 30, 2026: 25.05 ft
- February 13, 2025: 25.17 ft
- April 11, 2024: 25.46 ft
- March 29, 2021: 25.36 ft
- February 23, 2019: 31.17 ft
- April 3, 2017: 23.80 ft
- July 4, 2015: 28.33 ft
- February 5, 2014: 25.00 ft
- April 12, 2013: 26.75 ft
- March 23, 2012: 23.91 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. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.