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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 108 feet

Nearest Address:
Sunflower Rd
Sunflower, MS 38778
Sunflower County

GPS Coordinates: 33.5473397, -90.5431441

Nearby Water Temperatures

Ice Storm Warning issued January 23 at 4:21AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:21 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations between one half and one inch. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, north central, northwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and 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. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Persons should consider delaying all travel. 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 23 at 11:51AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:51 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 5 below and 10 above possible with temperatures between zero to 15 above possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central and south Mississippi. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday morning. * 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.

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.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 23 at 11:38AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:38 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Ice accumulations of up to one inch with additional sleet accumulations likely. * 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...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 3:15AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:15 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and some sleet accumulations between 6 and 10 inches across northern sections...sleet and some snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches over central sections...and sleet and ice accumulations around one to three quarters of an inch across far southern and southeast sections. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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 23 at 3:12AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:12 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 5 below to colder than 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously 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. 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 23 at 11:28AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM

* 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...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * 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 23 at 11:28AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and some sleet accumulations between 6 and 12 inches across northern sections...sleet and some snow accumulation of 2 to 6 inches over central sections...and sleet and ice accumulations around one to three quarters of an 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. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 23 at 5:50AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:00 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...From 6 PM this evening to 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 23 at 11:56AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:56 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 23 at 11:56AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Memphis TN

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:56 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and one and a half inches. * WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 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.