Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry water level

Name: Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pascagoula River, Mississippi, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

2.23ft Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 1,760 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Low water at Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry: the gauge reads 2.23 ft, below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.11 ft below the median of 3.34 ft for mid-October, based on 31 years of readings. It is 13.77 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.47 ft (−0.24 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.35 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.47 ft – 3.18 ft.

Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.34 ft1.11 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.86 ft – 10.42 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.47 ft−0.24 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.47 ft – 3.18 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.44 ft – 18.41 ft
Highest on record: 20.10 ftFebruary 28, 1961
Forecast peak: 3.10 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.10 ft: Flood of Record occurred on February 21, 1961. Some homes in the Cumbest Bluff area will flood. Deep water will cover access to river property along the river. Sections of MS Highway 614 will be inundated.
16.00 ft: River property at Cumbest Bluff will be cut off by high water and some river roads will be impassable.
15.00 ft: Lower elevated homes at Cumbest Bluff are threatened. Some river roads will be impassable.
10.00 ft: Access roads to the river will begin to flood.
2.23 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: 7 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.10 ft	February 28, 1961
2	18.58 ft	March 17, 2016
3	18.53 ft	June 21, 2026
4	18.44 ft	January 3, 2019
5	17.82 ft	June 25, 2017
6	17.75 ft	April 4, 2009
7	17.72 ft	December 19, 2009
8	17.56 ft	March 9, 2001
9	17.45 ft	September 5, 2012
10	17.34 ft	February 17, 2013

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 74° 51° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 78° 49° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 81° 53° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 81° 54° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 78° 55° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 80° 57° – Wind 8 mph

26 Mon 81° 56° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:01 AM Sunset 06:19 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on the Pascagoula River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pascagoula River at MerrillRiver gauge, Pascagoula River	2.03 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	26 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Red Creek at VestryRiver gauge, Red Creek	4.39 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Big Creek near Seven HillsRiver gauge, Big Creek	6.69 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Escatawpa River at I-10 near Orange GroveRiver gauge, Escatawpa River	1.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.30 ft	15 mi
Tchoutacabouffa River near D'ibervilleRiver gauge, Tchoutacabouffa River	2.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.34 ft	18 mi
Biloxi Bay at Point Cadet Harbor at BiloxiEstuary gauge, Biloxi Bay	1.27 ft	Normal	+0.15 ft	20 mi
Escatawpa River near WilmerRiver gauge, Escatawpa River	7.98 ft	Below flood stage	±0	22 mi
Crooked Creek near FairviewRiver gauge, Crooked Creek	0.55 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	22 mi
Hamilton Creek at Snow Road near SemmesRiver gauge, Hamilton Creek	14.4 cfs	Normal	±0	23 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry compare with last year?

It is 0.24 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.47 ft.

What is flood stage for the Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 13.77 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.34 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.86 ft and 10.42 ft, based on 31 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 Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.23 ft. Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry rising or falling?

Down 0.35 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 31 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:02479310 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.61056, -88.64139 (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	2.23 ft	2026-10-20 11:45	Provisional
Flow	1,760 cfs	2026-10-19 16:45	Provisional

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