Coldwater River near Sarah
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.0 ft on Apr 20, 1973 (historic crest)
- 23.9 ft on Dec 20, 2002 (historic crest)
- 23.6 ft on May 18, 2003 (historic crest)
- 23.5 ft on Apr 6, 2025 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Memphis · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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