Biloxi River near Wortham

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 10:12 PM UTC

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 28.94 - Flood of Record occurred on May 9, 1995. Water will cover East Worthan Rd, Desoto Park Rd., and parts of Old Highway 49, along with other roadways. Water will back up into Sandifer Creek.
  • 26 - Widespread flooding will occur with many homes and buildings impacted. Evacuations may be necessary. Sections of major roadways will be impassable.
  • 22 - Flooded streets will impair traffic around Wortham and areas upstream near the Little Biloxi and Big Biloxi Rivers.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 30.5586, -89.1219
RFC LMRFC
State MS
WFO LIX
County Harrison
Data Provider(s)
U.S. Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02481000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 24.69 ft on 08-31-2021
2. 17.70 ft on 06-23-2021
3. 22.59 ft on 06-19-2021
4. 23.26 ft on 04-15-2021
5. 20.60 ft on 04-10-2021

Historic Crests

1. 28.94 ft on 05-09-1995
2. 26.70 ft on 05-12-2019
3. 26.32 ft on 08-30-2012
4. 26.00 ft on 08-29-2005
5. 25.43 ft on 09-29-1998

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 42.18 ft
moderate Flooding 37.18 ft
minor Flooding 35.18 ft
action 35.18 ft
Latest Value 18.44 ft
Gauge Zero 19.18 ft

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