River stage
Chunky, Chunky River
- River level
- 2.52 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.07 ft
- Recent high
- 19.51 ft
- Recent low
- 2.43 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CKYM6
- 30-day change
- -0.28 ft
- Average
- 3.75 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.33 ft
In brief
The Chunky River at Chunky, MS read 2.52 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.48 ft below action stage. That is 0.28 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CKYM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.33 ft | 2003-04-08 |
| 2 | 26.64 ft | 1979-03-04 |
| 3 | 26.17 ft | 1979-04-14 |
| 4 | 25.58 ft | 1961-02-22 |
| 5 | 25.45 ft | 1974-04-13 |
| 6 | 25.12 ft | 1990-02-16 |
| 7 | 25.11 ft | 2004-02-07 |
| 8 | 25.08 ft | 1950-01-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
Considerable areas of pastureland south of the river gage begin to flood.
- 25.00 ft
Water begins to approach Boyettes Fish Camp.
- 26.00 ft
A large area of mostly agricultural and forest land on both sides of the river are inundated from 26 to 31 feet.
- 31.00 ft
Water begins to affect residents south of Chunky.
- 35.00 ft
A large portion of the town of Chunky is inundated.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chunky River flooding at Chunky?
No. The Chunky River at Chunky is at 2.52 ft, 18.48 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Chunky?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 21 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Chunky River has been at Chunky?
The highest crest on record is 27.33 ft, on 2003-04-08.
Is the Chunky River high or low right now at Chunky?
At 2.52 ft it is higher than 17% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CKYM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02475500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.