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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 138 feet

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

GPS Coordinates: 33.8325, -90.67

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 10:55AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:55 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills below 10 degrees with low temperatures between 5 to 15 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and much of Mississippi. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest low temperatures are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning, but cold temperatures and wind chills are expected throughout the event.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside or near windows and doors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 24 at 10:48AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:48 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing. Ice accumulations of up to one inch and sleet accumulations up to three inches possible. * WHERE...Ashley and Chicot counties in Arkansas, East Carroll, Morehouse, Richland, and West Carroll parishes in Louisiana, and Bolivar, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Montgomery, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington, Webster, and Yazoo counties in Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages that last more than a day and extensive tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. Prepare for extended power outages. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 3:02AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:02 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 1:22PM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:22 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:22PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:22 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches across northwestern and northern sections... additional snow/sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches across central sections...and additional ice and some sleet accumulations of one quarter and one half inch across far southern and southeast sections. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions across Arkansas can be found at www.idrivearkansas.com. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 10:07AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:07 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 10:07AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:07 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:50PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:50 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 10:07AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:07 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:50PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:50 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 2 inches and ice accumulations between one half and one inch. * WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages that last more than a day and extensive tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. Prepare for extended power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.