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SwedenBelhaven Creek at Laurel Street at Jackson water level
River gauge, Belhaven Creek, Mississippi, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Belhaven Creek at Laurel Street at Jackson at 2.38 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.34 ft – 2.44 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.12 ftJuly 16, 2021
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.12 ft | July 16, 2021 |
| 2 | 10.60 ft | May 9, 2019 |
| 3 | 10.59 ft | February 17, 2020 |
| 4 | 10.52 ft | April 11, 2016 |
| 5 | 10.38 ft | July 10, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Belhaven Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven Creek at Riverside Drive at JacksonRiver gauge, Belhaven Creek | 3.65 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 0.6 mi |
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 | −0.07 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Pearl River at Highway 25 at JacksonRiver gauge, Pearl River | 16.27 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Pearl River at JacksonRiver gauge, Pearl River | 3.11 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Hanging Moss Creek near JacksonRiver gauge, Hanging Moss Creek | 6.78 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.4 mi |
| Ross Barnett Reservoir near JacksonReservoir, Ross Barnett Reservoir | 296.27 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Pearl River at Ross Barnett ReservoirRiver gauge, Pearl River | 250.59 ft | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Pelahatchie Creek at State Highway 25 near FanninRiver gauge, Pelahatchie Creek | 295.69 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Big Black River near BentoniaRiver gauge, Big Black River | 4.04 ft | Low | ±0 | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Belhaven Creek at Laurel Street at Jackson today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the water level was 2.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Belhaven Creek at Laurel Street at Jackson rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Belhaven Creek at Laurel Street at Jackson normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Belhaven Creek at Laurel Street at Jackson?
The highest level on record is 13.12 ft on July 16, 2021.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02485820(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.31878, -90.16236(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 | 2.38 ft | 2026-10-20 21:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Belhaven Creek at Laurel Street at Jackson (usgs:02485820). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/belhaven-creek-at-laurel-street-at-jackson
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