Sowashee Creek at Meridian
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 35.4 ft on Feb 1, 1936 (historic crest)
- 32.0 ft on Mar 28, 1951 (historic crest)
- 31.9 ft on Apr 8, 1938 (historic crest)
- 28.9 ft on Mar 4, 1979 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Jackson · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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