Yockanookany River near Ofahoma

Last updated: Mar 16, 2025, 1:38 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 28.2 - Extensive flooding is occurring for many miles above and below the gage site. Water covers the Natchez Trace just southwest of Ofahoma. A few buildings east of Ofahoma and just south of State Highway 16 are also affected by high water.
  • 25 - Widespread flooding to the north and south of the gage site.
  • 23 - Widespread lowland flooding is occurring for several miles east and west of the river. Also several county roads are underwater south of the gage site near the Pearl River.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 32.7061, -89.6719
RFC LMRFC
State MS
WFO JAN
County Leake
Data Provider(s)
U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey
USGS 02484500
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 21.88 ft on 08-26-2022
2. 23.58 ft on 06-13-2021 (P)
3. 24.37 ft on 01-15-2021
4. 21.96 ft on 04-23-2020
5. 21.66 ft on 04-16-2020

Historic Crests

1. 28.27 ft on 04-14-1979
2. 25.28 ft on 03-31-1951
3. 25.20 ft on 05-22-1983
4. 24.71 ft on 02-14-2020
5. 24.48 ft on 03-16-1975

Gauge Photos

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Downstream view from Highway 16 bridge - stage 4.60

Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Jackson
234 Weather Service Dr.
Jackson, MS 39232
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