Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove water level
River gauge, Tuscolameta Creek, Mississippi, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 23.4 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 12.00 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:53 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove is at 11.99 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.05 ft above the median of 11.94 ft for mid-October, based on 35 years of readings. It is 13.01 ft below the flood stage of 25.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 13.12 ft (−1.13 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 12.00 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 11.91 ft and 12.26 ft.
Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 11.94 ft0.05 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 11.10 ft – 13.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (35 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 13.12 ft−1.13 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 11.91 ft – 12.26 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 11.98 ft – 28.34 ft
- Highest on record
- 32.35 ftAugust 25, 2022
- Forecast peak
- 12.00 ftTuesday, October 20 at 01:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 25.00 ft, 13.01 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 47.00 ft
- The entire town of Walnut Grove is underwater.
- 33.00 ft
- Extensive agricultural flooding is occurring with several thousand acres underwater.
- 31.50 ft
- Several hundred acres of agricultural land are underwater.
- 27.00 ft
- Agricultural land along the river is flooding.
- 25.00 ft
- Agricultural land and low areas along and near the river begin to flood.
- 11.99 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 | 32.35 ft | August 25, 2022 |
| 2 | 32.08 ft | April 8, 2003 |
| 3 | 31.10 ft | September 6, 2011 |
| 4 | 30.47 ft | April 8, 2014 |
| 5 | 30.20 ft | April 14, 1974 |
| 6 | 30.12 ft | February 17, 1990 |
| 7 | 29.90 ft | March 6, 1983 |
| 8 | 29.83 ft | March 5, 1979 |
| 9 | 29.80 ft | February 23, 2003 |
| 10 | 29.78 ft | February 22, 1961 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River near CarthageRiver gauge, Pearl River | 3.07 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Pearl River near LenaRiver gauge, Pearl River | 4.31 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Yockanookany River near OfahomaRiver gauge, Yockanookany River | 4.60 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Pearl River at EdinburgRiver gauge, Pearl River | 1.75 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Lobutcha Creek at RenfroeRiver gauge, Lobutcha Creek | 10.16 ft | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near RatliffRiver gauge, Pearl River | 296.41 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Pearl River at BurnsideRiver gauge, Pearl River | 5.13 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Yockanookany River near KosciuskoRiver gauge, Yockanookany River | 4.45 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove compare with last year?
It is 1.13 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 13.12 ft.
What is flood stage for Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove?
The official flood stage is 25.00 ft. The level is currently 13.01 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 11.94 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.10 ft and 13.55 ft, based on 35 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 Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM CDT, the water level was 11.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 35 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:02483000(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.58833, -89.46500(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 | 11.99 ft | 2026-10-20 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 23.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove (usgs:02483000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/tuscolameta-creek-at-walnut-grove
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