Rivers in Mississippi
Tallahatchie River near Swan Lake
Below flood stage
10.15ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 11:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 26.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 10.10 ftWed, Sep 23, 1:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 31.59 ft1973
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 37.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 33.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 26.00 ft |
| Action | 25.00 ft |
- 37.00 ftResidential flooding is occurring and numerous roads are flooding. Evacuations are necessary.
- 31.00 ftFarm land flooding is extensive and access will be restricted in low-lying areas.
- 28.00 ftFlooding is occurring on farm land near the river.
- 27.00 ftFarm land flooding is occurring near the river.
- 26.00 ftLow-lying farm land near the river is flooded.
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
16 crests on NOAA’s list since 1973.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 17, 1973 | 31.59 ft |
| 2 | December 29, 1982 | 30.30 ft |
| 3 | February 25, 2019 | 30.26 ft |
| 4 | January 4, 2003 | 29.25 ft |
| 5 | March 5, 1997 | 29.12 ft |
| 6 | February 13, 1994 | 28.81 ft |
| 7 | February 17, 2004 | 28.79 ft |
| 8 | December 11, 2004 | 28.15 ft |
| 9 | December 27, 1986 | 27.80 ft |
| 10 | January 16, 2005 | 27.68 ft |
| 11 | October 15, 2002 | 27.63 ft |
| 12 | February 27, 1985 | 26.10 ft |
| 13 | April 6, 2000 | 26.10 ft |
| 14 | December 17, 1993 | 25.26 ft |
| 15 | December 24, 2017 | 20.34 ft |
| 16 | February 13, 2014 | 19.85 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 25, 2019: 30.26 ft
- December 24, 2017: 20.34 ft
- February 13, 2014: 19.85 ft
- January 16, 2005: 27.68 ft
- December 11, 2004: 28.15 ft
- February 17, 2004: 28.79 ft
- January 4, 2003: 29.25 ft
- October 15, 2002: 27.63 ft
- April 6, 2000: 26.10 ft
- March 5, 1997: 29.12 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.