River stage
Woodville, Buffalo River
- River level
- 3.72 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Recent high
- 10.62 ft
- Recent low
- 3.78 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WOOM6
- 30-day change
- -0.20 ft
- Average
- 4.33 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.79 ft
In brief
The Buffalo River at Woodville, MS read 3.72 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.28 ft below action stage. That is 0.20 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WOOM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.79 ft | 2016-08-12 |
| 2 | 22.30 ft | 1973-03-25 |
| 3 | 22.02 ft | 1979-04-22 |
| 4 | 21.27 ft | 1990-01-25 |
| 5 | 20.61 ft | 2021-05-12 |
| 6 | 20.45 ft | 2014-03-28 |
| 7 | 20.19 ft | 1964-10-04 |
| 8 | 19.95 ft | 1983-04-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Flooding will begin over low-lying areas close to the river.
- 22.00 ft
Widespread flooding will spread into a few homes close to the river. Several roads will be inundated.
- 25.00 ft
Widespread flooding will develop around Centreville. Low-lying areas will be inundated with many homes damaged. Dozens of roads will be under water. Localized flooding may occur around Crosby.
- 25.53 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. Widespread damage will occur across the area, with approximately 70 homes endangered at Centreville and Woodville. Fosters Creek may respond around Crosby. Roads will be inundated., particularly over the western third of the county. Large parts of western Wilkinson County will be flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Buffalo River flooding at Woodville?
No. The Buffalo River at Woodville is at 3.72 ft, 15.28 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Woodville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 19 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 50 ft.
What is the highest the Buffalo River has been at Woodville?
The highest crest on record is 25.79 ft, on 2016-08-12.
Is the Buffalo River high or low right now at Woodville?
At 3.72 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WOOM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07295000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.