Station Name: BIG SUNFLOWER RIVER NR MERIGOLD, MS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 138 feet / 42 meters

Nearest Address:
105–299 Sandy Rd
Merigold, MS 38759
Bolivar County

GPS Coordinates: 33.8325, -90.67

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 10:01AM CDT until June 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sat May 10, 2025, 3:01 PM
Expires: Sun May 11, 2025, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, Chicot, East Carroll and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Monday, June 02. * IMPACTS...At 43.5 feet, Lower Lake Ferguson Road begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 43.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 32.7 feet Saturday, June 07. - Action stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM CDT.

Flood Advisory issued May 10 at 10:01AM CDT until June 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sat May 10, 2025, 3:01 PM
Expires: Sun May 11, 2025, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, Chicot, East Carroll and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Monday, June 02. * IMPACTS...At 43.5 feet, Lower Lake Ferguson Road begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 43.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 32.7 feet Saturday, June 07. - Action stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Sat May 10, 2025, 2:08 PM
Expires: Sun May 11, 2025, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas... White River At Des Arc affecting Prairie County. White River At Augusta affecting White and Woodruff Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas... White River At Clarendon affecting Monroe and Arkansas Counties. For the Lower White River...including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown, Des Arc, Clarendon...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Clarendon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Flooding of cropland and timber is occurring. Roads to homes and cabins in lower Maddox Bay area off Highway 146 south of Clarendon impassible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of flooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall forecasts. Observed and forecasted stage data plots are available on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at... www.weather.gov/lzk Under the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 915 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:37AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sat May 10, 2025, 1:37 PM
Expires: Sun May 11, 2025, 4:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo Counties. Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Black River at West. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Several thousand acres of agricultural and lowland become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning and continue rising to a crest of 18.0 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.