River stage
Wortham, Biloxi River
- River level
- -0.85 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.22 ft
- Recent high
- 28.07 ft
- Recent low
- -0.91 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BLWM6
- 30-day change
- -0.39 ft
- Average
- 0.64 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.94 ft
In brief
The Biloxi River at Wortham, MS read -0.85 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 16.85 ft below action stage. That is 0.39 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BLWM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.94 ft | 1995-05-09 |
| 2 | 26.70 ft | 2019-05-12 |
| 3 | 26.32 ft | 2012-08-30 |
| 4 | 26.00 ft | 2005-08-29 |
| 5 | 25.43 ft | 1998-09-29 |
| 6 | 25.30 ft | 1983-04-08 |
| 7 | 24.99 ft | 2002-09-26 |
| 8 | 24.69 ft | 2021-08-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Palmer Creek and West Wortham Roads will be under water and driving will be hazardous.
- 18.00 ft
Palmer Creek and West Wortham Roads will be impassable.
- 22.00 ft
Flooded streets will impair traffic around Wortham and areas upstream near the Little Biloxi and Big Biloxi Rivers.
- 26.00 ft
Widespread flooding will occur with many homes and buildings impacted. Evacuations may be necessary. Sections of major roadways will be impassable.
- 28.94 ft
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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Biloxi River flooding at Wortham?
No. The Biloxi River at Wortham is at -0.85 ft, 16.85 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Wortham?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Biloxi River has been at Wortham?
The highest crest on record is 28.94 ft, on 1995-05-09.
Is the Biloxi River high or low right now at Wortham?
At -0.85 ft it is higher than 11% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BLWM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02481000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.