Homochitto River at Rosetta water level
River gauge, Homochitto River, Mississippi, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 228 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 01:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 07:46 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Homochitto River at Rosetta is running below normal at 2.67 ft.
The median for mid-October is 4.48 ft, based on 31 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.81 ft below typical. It is 16.33 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.32 ft, a difference of +0.35 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 01:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 2.62 ft and 2.99 ft.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.48 ft1.81 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.62 ft – 6.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.32 ft+0.35 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.62 ft – 2.99 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.34 ft – 10.53 ft
- Highest on record
- 37.80 ftMarch 31, 1949
- Forecast peak
- 2.60 ftSunday, October 18 at 01:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Homochitto River at Rosetta
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 19.00 ft, 16.33 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 51.50 ft
- Water reaches the roadway surface of the Highway 33 bridge.
- 37.00 ft
- Extensive flooding of thousands of acres of agricultural lands for many miles upstream and downstream of the Highway 33 bridge.
- 19.00 ft
- Water begins to spread into agricultural lands along the river. Equipment and livestock should be removed.
- 2.67 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.80 ft | March 31, 1949 |
| 2 | 37.60 ft | January 6, 1950 |
| 3 | 36.03 ft | May 4, 1953 |
| 4 | 35.62 ft | April 13, 1955 |
| 5 | 31.20 ft | March 28, 1961 |
| 6 | 30.30 ft | March 29, 1951 |
| 7 | 29.70 ft | December 17, 1959 |
| 8 | 29.30 ft | October 4, 1964 |
| 9 | 28.60 ft | March 15, 1956 |
| 10 | 28.60 ft | April 13, 1974 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Homochitto River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homochitto River at EddicetonRiver gauge, Homochitto River | 5.75 ft | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River near WoodvilleRiver gauge, Buffalo River | 3.78 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Amite River near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Amite River | −1.36 ft | Very low | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Old River Outflow Channel below Hydropower ChannelRiver gauge, Old River Outflow Channel | 14.46 ft | Normal | +0.51 ft | 36 mi |
| Tickfaw River at LiverpoolRiver gauge, Tickfaw River | 1.57 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 37 mi |
| Red River 6.5 miles below Black RiverRiver gauge, Red River 6.5 miles | 11.34 ft | Very high | +0.36 ft | 39 mi |
| Comite River near Olive BranchRiver gauge, Comite River | −1.64 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 39 mi |
| Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River | 17.54 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 44 mi |
| Tangipahoa River at OsykaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 8.14 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Homochitto River at Rosetta higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.35 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.32 ft.
What is flood stage for the Homochitto River at Rosetta?
The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 16.33 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Homochitto River at Rosetta in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.48 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.62 ft and 6.65 ft, based on 31 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Homochitto River at Rosetta today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Homochitto River at Rosetta rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Homochitto River at Rosetta normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07292500(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.32472, -91.10944(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.67 ft | 2026-10-18 19:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 228 cfs | 2026-10-18 19:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Homochitto River at Rosetta (usgs:07292500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/homochitto-river-at-rosetta
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