Tombigbee River near Fulton water level

Name: Tombigbee River near Fulton water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Tombigbee River, Mississippi, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

6.96ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 84.0 cfs

History

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.20 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:36 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Tombigbee River near Fulton is at 6.96 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.12 ft above the median of 6.84 ft for mid-October, based on 90 years of readings. It is 13.04 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 8.32 ft (−1.36 ft).

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.20 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 6.78 ft and 7.71 ft.

Compared with 90 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.84 ft0.12 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.30 ft – 9.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (90 years of records)
Same day last year: 8.32 ft−1.36 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.78 ft – 7.71 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.78 ft – 17.33 ft
Highest on record: 27.72 ftMay 27, 1991
Forecast peak: 6.90 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Tombigbee River near Fulton

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 13.04 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: Numerous secondary roads are flooded and evacuations are necessary.
25.00 ft: Extensive agricultural flooding is occurring. Evacuations may be necessary for residents living near the river.
23.00 ft: Widespread flooding along the river is in progress. Agricultural land and a few homes south of New Highway 78 will be affected.
21.00 ft: Low-lying secondary roads near the river begin to flood. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground and residents near the river may need to take additional flood precautions.
20.00 ft: Most low-lying agricultural land along the river is flooding and access may be restricted in low-lying areas.
18.50 ft: Most lowland between the old river and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is flooding.
16.00 ft: Flooding of low-lying areas between the river channels is occurring.
6.96 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.72 ft	May 27, 1991
2	25.75 ft	March 22, 1955
3	24.42 ft	February 24, 2019
4	24.18 ft	February 12, 1991
5	23.70 ft	December 27, 1982
6	23.00 ft	March 17, 1973
7	23.00 ft	May 20, 1983
8	22.45 ft	February 7, 2004
9	22.24 ft	February 14, 1948
10	21.42 ft	January 23, 1999

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 74° 40° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 78° 47° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 78° 47° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 80° 53° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 81° 53° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 77° 54° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 76° 50° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:04 AM Sunset 06:15 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min First quarter 65%

Map

Other gauges on the Tombigbee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tombigbee River at BigbeeRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	3.09 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	18 mi
Tombigbee River near AmoryRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	11.58 ft	High	−0.08 ft	20 mi
Tombigbee River at Aberdeen Lock and DamRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	13.18 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	30 mi
Tombigbee River at Stennis Lock and DamRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	36.43 ft	Very low	−0.07 ft	52 mi
Tombigbee River at Bevill L&d near PickensvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	136.13 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	73 mi
Tombigbee River at Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	109.28 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	99 mi
Tombigbee River below Heflin L&d near GainesvilleRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	73.43 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	99 mi
Tombigbee River at Demopolis L&d near CoatopaRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	73.51 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	125 mi
Tombigbee River below Demopolis L&d near CoatopaRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	33.10 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	125 mi
Tombigbee River near NanafaliaRiver gauge, Tombigbee River	32.96 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	149 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cummings Creek near FultonRiver gauge, Cummings Creek	2.37 ft	Very low	±0	5.0 mi
Bull Mountain Creek at TremontRiver gauge, Bull Mountain Creek	1.92 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	10 mi
Town Creek at Eason Boulevard at TupeloRiver gauge, Town Creek	0.71 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Twentymile Creek near GuntownRiver gauge, Twentymile Creek	10.22 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Red Bud Creek near Moores MillRiver gauge, Red Bud Creek	4.91 ft	Low	±0	17 mi
Town Creek near NettletonRiver gauge, Town Creek	4.77 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Bear Creek at RedbayRiver gauge, Bear Creek	76.2 cfs	Normal	±0	23 mi
Buttahatchee River below HamiltonRiver gauge, Buttahatchee River	1.25 ft	Very low	±0	28 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Tombigbee River near Fulton compare with last year?

It is 1.36 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.32 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tombigbee River near Fulton?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 13.04 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Tombigbee River near Fulton in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.30 ft and 9.45 ft, based on 90 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 Tombigbee River near Fulton today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT, the water level was 6.96 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Tombigbee River near Fulton rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.60 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tombigbee River near Fulton normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 90 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:02431000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.26500, -88.44528 (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	6.96 ft	2026-10-20 03:45	Provisional
Flow	84.0 cfs	2026-10-20 03:45	Provisional

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