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 June 4 at 11:30AM CDT until June 14 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 4:30 PM
Expires: Thu June 5, 2025, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi...Arkansas...Louisiana... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Tensas, Madison, Warren, Jefferson and Claiborne Counties. ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and Wilkinson Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Saturday, June 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 38.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall. - Action stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 1130 PM CDT.

Flood Advisory issued June 4 at 11:30AM CDT until June 14 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 4:30 PM
Expires: Thu June 5, 2025, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi...Arkansas...Louisiana... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Tensas, Madison, Warren, Jefferson and Claiborne Counties. ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and Wilkinson Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Saturday, June 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 38.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall. - Action stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 1130 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued June 4 at 9:11AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 2:11 PM
Expires: Thu June 5, 2025, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas... White River At Georgetown affecting Prairie, White and Woodruff Counties. White River At Des Arc affecting Prairie County. White River At Clarendon affecting Monroe and Arkansas Counties. White River At Augusta affecting Woodruff and White Counties. For the Lower White River...including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown, Des Arc, Clarendon...Moderate 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 Wednesday the stage was 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5 feet Saturday morning. - 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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 Thursday morning at 915 AM CDT.