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SwedenLuxapallila Creek near Columbus water level
River gauge, Luxapallila Creek, Mississippi, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 86.9 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.40 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 07:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:53 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Low water at Luxapallila Creek near Columbus: the gauge reads 3.67 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 5.19 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.52 ft below typical. It is 11.33 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.52 ft, a difference of −0.85 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.40 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 07:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.53 ft – 3.85 ft.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.19 ft1.52 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.22 ft – 7.58 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.52 ft−0.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.53 ft – 3.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.53 ft – 10.73 ft
- Highest on record
- 32.35 ftApril 14, 1979
- Forecast peak
- 3.70 ftTuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 33.00 ft
- The old city water plant is flooded.
- 32.00 ft
- Most streets near the river are flooded and evacuations are necessary.
- 30.00 ft
- Many homes and businesses in Columbus are flooded.
- 23.00 ft
- Evacuations will be necessary for some residents along Sand Road, Vernon Road in Steens, and Gunshoot Road. Flooding from Magby Creek is occurring and access to several homes may be restricted due to high water.
- 22.00 ft
- Widespread flooding is occurring, especially in areas north of Columbus. Flood water is blocking portions of Propst Park. Flooding is also occurring in the area near Black Creek Road. Access to several homes on Sand Road is restricted due to high water.
- 21.00 ft
- Six to ten inches of water is flowing over sections of Sand Road, Harrison Road, Gunshoot Road, and several streets near Magby Creek.
- 20.00 ft
- Water is flowing over portions of sand road, harrison road, and Gunshoot Road north of columbus. Residents in columbus near magby and mccrary creeks should stay alert to flooding and be ready to take precautions.
- 19.50 ft
- Numerous roads north of columbus and in the steens area have water flowing over them. Residents near magby and mccrary creeks in columbus should stay alert to flooding conditions and may need to evacuate if the water level rises further.
- 17.00 ft
- Residents north of columbus and near steens may need to take precautions. Several secondary roads north of columbus have water flowing over them.
- 16.00 ft
- Water is flowing over Gunshoot Road near steens. Low lying areas along sand road, black creek road, and near yellow creek are flooding.
- 15.00 ft
- Overbank flooding is occurring in the steens area.
- 14.00 ft
- Overbank flooding begins in low lying areas north of columbus.
- 3.67 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: 6 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.35 ft | April 14, 1979 |
| 2 | 31.80 ft | December 29, 1961 |
| 3 | 31.60 ft | March 30, 1951 |
| 4 | 31.20 ft | February 22, 1961 |
| 5 | 31.04 ft | December 24, 1990 |
| 6 | 30.80 ft | March 17, 1973 |
| 7 | 29.92 ft | December 4, 1983 |
| 8 | 29.80 ft | December 20, 1967 |
| 9 | 29.46 ft | February 21, 1991 |
| 10 | 29.37 ft | April 14, 1980 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Luxapallila Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxapallila Creek at MillportRiver gauge, Luxapallila Creek | 12.49 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and DamRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 63.31 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Buttahatchee River near AberdeenRiver gauge, Buttahatchee River | 4.80 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| Tombigbee River at Bevill L&d near PickensvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 136.08 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 22 mi |
| Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d near PickensvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&d | 109.10 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 22 mi |
| Tombigbee River at Aberdeen Lock and DamRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 40.53 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 23 mi |
| Noxubee River at MaconRiver gauge, Noxubee River | 3.91 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 32 mi |
| Tombigbee River near AmoryRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 11.63 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 34 mi |
| Tombigbee River at BigbeeRiver gauge, Tombigbee River | 3.07 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Luxapallila Creek near Columbus higher than last year?
No, it is 0.85 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.52 ft.
What is flood stage for Luxapallila Creek near Columbus?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.33 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Luxapallila Creek near Columbus in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.22 ft and 7.58 ft, based on 29 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 Luxapallila Creek near Columbus today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 3.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Luxapallila Creek near Columbus rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.13 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Luxapallila Creek near Columbus normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:02443500(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.51417, -88.39528(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 3.67 ft | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 86.9 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Luxapallila Creek near Columbus (usgs:02443500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/luxapallila-creek-near-columbus
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