Rivers in Mississippi
Coldwater River at Olive Branch
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
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
3 crests on NOAA’s list since 2016.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 11, 2016 | 12.56 ft |
| 2 | December 24, 2017 | 10.70 ft |
| 3 | February 23, 2019 | 9.99 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 23, 2019: 9.99 ft
- December 24, 2017: 10.70 ft
- March 11, 2016: 12.56 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
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.