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SwedenBuffalo River near Woodville water level
River gauge, Buffalo River, Mississippi, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 20.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Buffalo River near Woodville is at 3.78 ft, in the normal range for late October.
That puts it 0.01 ft above the median of 3.78 ft for late October, based on 32 years of readings. It is 16.22 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.73 ft (+0.05 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.76 ft and 3.99 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.78 ft0.01 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.54 ft – 4.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.73 ft+0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.76 ft – 3.99 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.66 ft – 10.66 ft
- Highest on record
- 25.79 ftAugust 12, 2016
Floating and fishing near Buffalo River near Woodville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 16.22 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 25.53 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. Widespread damage will occur across the area, with approximately 70 homes endangered at Centreville and Woodville. Fosters Creek may respond around Crosby. Roads will be inundated., particularly over the western third of the county. Large parts of western Wilkinson County will be flooded.
- 25.00 ft
- Widespread flooding will develop around Centreville. Low-lying areas will be inundated with many homes damaged. Dozens of roads will be under water. Localized flooding may occur around Crosby.
- 22.00 ft
- Widespread flooding will spread into a few homes close to the river. Several roads will be inundated.
- 20.00 ft
- Flooding will begin over low-lying areas close to the river.
- 3.78 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.79 ft | August 12, 2016 |
| 2 | 22.30 ft | March 25, 1973 |
| 3 | 22.02 ft | April 22, 1979 |
| 4 | 21.27 ft | January 25, 1990 |
| 5 | 20.61 ft | May 12, 2021 |
| 6 | 20.45 ft | March 28, 2014 |
| 7 | 20.19 ft | October 4, 1964 |
| 8 | 19.95 ft | April 5, 1983 |
| 9 | 19.92 ft | January 10, 2013 |
| 10 | 19.88 ft | April 15, 1967 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homochitto River at RosettaRiver gauge, Homochitto River | 2.66 ft | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Old River Outflow Channel below Hydropower ChannelRiver gauge, Old River Outflow Channel | 13.61 ft | Normal | −0.37 ft | 24 mi |
| Red River 6.5 miles below Black RiverRiver gauge, Red River 6.5 miles | 10.66 ft | Very high | −0.49 ft | 27 mi |
| Atchafalaya River at SimmesportRiver gauge, Atchafalaya River | 9.84 ft | Normal | −0.43 ft | 34 mi |
| Amite River near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Amite River | −1.34 ft | Very low | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Comite River near Olive BranchRiver gauge, Comite River | −1.59 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 36 mi |
| Homochitto River at EddicetonRiver gauge, Homochitto River | 5.74 ft | Normal | ±0 | 36 mi |
| Comite R. at Pt. Hudson-Pride Rd near MilldaleRiver gauge, Comite R. | 12.89 ft | Very low | ±0 | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Buffalo River near Woodville compare with last year?
It is 0.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.73 ft.
What is flood stage for the Buffalo River near Woodville?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 16.22 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Buffalo River near Woodville in late October?
The median for late October is 3.78 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.54 ft and 4.50 ft, based on 32 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 Buffalo River near Woodville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM CDT, the water level was 3.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Buffalo River near Woodville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Buffalo River near Woodville normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 32 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:07295000(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.22694, -91.29556(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 | 3.78 ft | 2026-10-21 07:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 20.7 cfs | 2026-10-21 07:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Buffalo River near Woodville (usgs:07295000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/buffalo-river-near-woodville
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