Rivers in Mississippi
Chickasawhay River at Shubuta
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 47.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 37.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 30.00 ft |
| Action | 29.00 ft |
- 49.40 ftMost of Shubuta is inundated by highwater. This is the elevation of the top rail in front of the railroad depot.
- 47.00 ftMain business section and numerous residents in town are becoming inundated by high water.
- 42.40 ftSeveral homes on the east side of town are affected by high water.
- 37.00 ftResidents east of the railroad tracks are affected by rising water.
- 34.50 ftWater approaches the top of the boat ramp on the river at Shubuta.
- 30.00 ftMinor flooding over the right bank of the river.
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
68 crests on NOAA’s list since 1900.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 11, 1919 | 47.92 ft |
| 2 | April 1, 1900 | 47.90 ft |
| 3 | May 28, 1909 | 46.62 ft |
| 4 | April 10, 1938 | 44.82 ft |
| 5 | February 7, 1936 | 44.72 ft |
| 6 | February 25, 1961 | 44.63 ft |
| 7 | March 17, 1929 | 44.02 ft |
| 8 | February 12, 1905 | 43.62 ft |
| 9 | July 12, 1916 | 43.02 ft |
| 10 | March 22, 1906 | 42.82 ft |
| 11 | February 19, 1990 | 42.67 ft |
| 12 | March 7, 1979 | 41.46 ft |
| 13 | April 1, 1974 | 41.03 ft |
| 14 | March 10, 1935 | 41.02 ft |
| 15 | December 21, 1961 | 40.99 ft |
| 16 | April 2, 1951 | 39.62 ft |
| 17 | January 23, 1947 | 38.92 ft |
| 18 | June 5, 1928 | 38.62 ft |
| 19 | December 3, 1948 | 38.42 ft |
| 20 | April 20, 1921 | 38.22 ft |
| 21 | March 5, 1907 | 38.12 ft |
| 22 | April 17, 1980 | 38.04 ft |
| 23 | January 23, 1937 | 37.92 ft |
| 24 | April 2, 1912 | 37.92 ft |
| 25 | March 20, 1956 | 37.82 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 12, 2016: 36.50 ft
- April 11, 2014: 35.70 ft
- March 10, 2011: 32.90 ft
- March 29, 2009: 29.90 ft
- February 10, 2004: 33.80 ft
- April 11, 2003: 37.70 ft
- February 27, 2003: 29.90 ft
- May 2, 1997: 30.50 ft
- March 11, 1996: 23.90 ft
- May 5, 1991: 33.50 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.