Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson water level
River gauge, Hanging Moss Creek, Mississippi, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson is at 6.81 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.31 ft below the median of 7.12 ft for mid-October, based on 34 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.89 ft (−0.08 ft).
It has risen 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.55 ft and 6.89 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 7.12 ft0.31 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.25 ft – 8.40 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (34 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.89 ft−0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.55 ft – 6.89 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.53 ft – 10.80 ft
- Highest on record
- 24.18 ftApril 7, 2003
Floating and fishing near Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.18 ft | April 7, 2003 |
| 2 | 22.27 ft | April 3, 2017 |
| 3 | 21.04 ft | May 10, 2025 |
| 4 | 20.64 ft | August 24, 2022 |
| 5 | 20.64 ft | April 14, 1974 |
| 6 | 19.78 ft | September 5, 2011 |
| 7 | 19.43 ft | March 10, 2016 |
| 8 | 18.07 ft | January 21, 2010 |
| 9 | 16.25 ft | June 10, 1997 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eubanks Creek at Eagle Avenue at JacksonRiver gauge, Eubanks Creek | 6.03 ft | Very low | ±0 | 1.9 mi |
| Pearl River at Highway 25 at JacksonRiver gauge, Pearl River | 16.30 ft | Normal | ±0 | 2.5 mi |
| Ross Barnett Reservoir near JacksonReservoir, Ross Barnett Reservoir | 296.27 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Pearl River at Ross Barnett ReservoirRiver gauge, Pearl River | 250.63 ft | Very low | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
| Pearl River at JacksonRiver gauge, Pearl River | 3.09 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Pelahatchie Creek at State Highway 25 near FanninRiver gauge, Pelahatchie Creek | 295.72 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Big Black River near BentoniaRiver gauge, Big Black River | 4.04 ft | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near RatliffRiver gauge, Pearl River | 296.44 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson compare with last year?
It is 0.08 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.89 ft.
What is a normal level for Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 7.12 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.25 ft and 8.40 ft, based on 34 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 Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 AM CDT, the water level was 6.81 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.13 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson?
The highest level on record is 24.18 ft on April 7, 2003.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02485700(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.36500, -90.14472(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 | 6.81 ft | 2026-10-20 07:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Hanging Moss Creek near Jackson (usgs:02485700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/hanging-moss-creek-near-jackson
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