Biloxi River near Lyman water level

Name: Biloxi River near Lyman water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Biloxi River, Mississippi, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.42ft Up 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT (34 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:52 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Biloxi River near Lyman, where the gauge shows 1.42 ft.

It is 10.58 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.29 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. There is still 10.58 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 0.89 ft – 6.06 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 21.21 ftJune 19, 2026
Forecast peak: 2.80 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.95 ft: Flood of Record occurred on May 10, 1995. Major flooding will occur along the river. Several bridges and roads may be washed out. Evacuation of Biloxi River Estates, Retreat Village, Oakridge Manor, Rolling Acres, and Riverland Village is strongly recommended. Sections of MS Highway 605 will be impassable.
17.00 ft: There will be major flooding on Loraine Road near the Lorraine Road bridge. Major roads will be closed including Lamey Bridge Road and Old Highway 49 at the Little Biloxi River. Major flooding will occur in Retreat and Riverland Village Subdivisions.
16.00 ft: Major flooding will occur in Retreat and Riverland Village Subdivisions at the 16 foot stage. Homes on lower Fisherman Trail will remain flooded and lower River Road will be impassable.
14.00 ft: At 14 feet homes on lower Fisherman Trail will begin to flood and lower River Road will be impassable. Driving on Loraine Road will be hazardous due to the high water.
13.00 ft: Loraine Road will begin to flood at 13 feet making driving hazardous. River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge will begin to flood.
12.00 ft: River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge will begin to flood.
9.00 ft: The river will be bankfull at the Three Rivers Road bridge.
1.42 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: 22 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.21 ft	June 19, 2026
2	20.95 ft	May 10, 1995
3	19.23 ft	August 30, 2012
4	18.50 ft	September 1, 1957
5	18.24 ft	September 29, 1998
6	17.45 ft	April 28, 2016
7	17.33 ft	September 26, 2002
8	17.28 ft	August 31, 2021
9	17.08 ft	April 15, 2018
10	16.98 ft	June 12, 2017

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 75° 52° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 78° 55° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 82° 51° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 83° 55° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 83° 55° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 79° 53° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 80° 56° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:02 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the Biloxi River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Biloxi River at WorthamRiver gauge, Biloxi River	−0.92 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tchoutacabouffa River near D'ibervilleRiver gauge, Tchoutacabouffa River	1.19 ft	Below flood stage	+0.37 ft	9 mi
Wolf River at Belle Ferry Road near Long BeachTidal gauge, Wolf River	2.48 ft	Below flood stage	+0.39 ft	12 mi
Biloxi Bay at Point Cadet Harbor at BiloxiEstuary gauge, Biloxi Bay	0.23 ft	Very low	+0.16 ft	13 mi
Wolf River near LandonRiver gauge, Wolf River	4.14 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	14 mi
Mississippi Sound at Usgs Merrill Shell Bank LightEstuary gauge, Mississippi Sound	3.17 ft	Normal	+0.21 ft	21 mi
Red Creek at VestryRiver gauge, Red Creek	4.40 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	23 mi
Pascagoula River at Graham FerryRiver gauge, Pascagoula River	2.20 ft	Low	+0.31 ft	25 mi
Jourdan River near Bay St LouisRiver gauge, Jourdan River	1.26 ft	Normal	+0.63 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Biloxi River near Lyman?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.58 ft below it.

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 Biloxi River near Lyman today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 PM CDT, the water level was 1.42 ft. Up 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Biloxi River near Lyman rising or falling?

Up 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Biloxi River near Lyman normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Biloxi River near Lyman?

The highest level on record is 21.21 ft on June 19, 2026.

Is Biloxi River near Lyman expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02481130 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.48833, -89.03583 (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	1.42 ft	2026-10-19 21:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Biloxi River near Lyman (usgs:02481130). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/biloxi-river-near-lyman

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer