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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 108 feet / 33 meters

Nearest Address:
Sunflower Rd
Sunflower, MS 38778
Sunflower County

GPS Coordinates: 33.5473397, -90.5431441

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 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.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:37AM CDT until May 15 at 1:00PM 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 near Bentonia. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening to early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Low lying woodland areas along the river begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 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.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:25AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Sat May 10, 2025, 1:25 PM
Expires: Sun May 11, 2025, 4:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Yazoo River At Yazoo City affecting Yazoo County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Yazoo River at Yazoo City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Minor over bank is flooding is occurring along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 29.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.2 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 29.0 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.