Big Sunflower River at Sunflower
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 21.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 28.4 ft on Mar 18, 1973 (historic crest)
- 28.3 ft on May 5, 1958 (historic crest)
- 28.1 ft on May 2, 1991 (historic crest)
- 28.0 ft on Jun 15, 2021 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Jackson · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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