Yazoo River at Redwood water level
River gauge, Yazoo River, Mississippi, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6,760 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Yazoo River at Redwood, where the gauge shows 63.59 ft.
The median for mid-October is 59.73 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.86 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 57.14 ft, a difference of +6.45 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.50 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 56.02 ft – 66.68 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 59.73 ft3.86 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 54.06 ft – 75.54 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 57.14 ft+6.45 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 56.02 ft – 66.68 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 50.86 ft – 80.25 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Black River near BovinaRiver gauge, Big Black River | 6.42 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Mississippi River at VicksburgRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 450,000 cfs | Normal | −9,000.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Big Black River near BentoniaRiver gauge, Big Black River | 4.04 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Tensas River SE of TendalRiver gauge | 3.78 ft | Low | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Tensas River at TendalRiver gauge, Tensas River | 5.50 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Bayou Pierre near WillowsRiver gauge, Bayou Pierre | 1.88 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 33 mi |
| Bayou Macon near DelhiRiver gauge, Bayou Macon | 5.54 ft | Very low | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Eubanks Creek at Eagle Avenue at JacksonRiver gauge, Eubanks Creek | 6.05 ft | Low | +0.06 ft | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Yazoo River at Redwood higher than last year?
Yes, it is 6.45 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 57.14 ft.
What is a normal level for the Yazoo River at Redwood in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 59.73 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 54.06 ft and 75.54 ft, based on 13 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 Yazoo River at Redwood today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 AM CDT, the water level was 63.59 ft. Down 0.50 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Yazoo River at Redwood rising or falling?
Down 0.50 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.98 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Yazoo River at Redwood normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07288800(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.48736, -90.81733(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 | 63.59 ft | 2026-10-19 10:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6,760 cfs | 2026-10-19 10:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Yazoo River at Redwood (usgs:07288800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/yazoo-river-at-redwood
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer