Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 11 August 2023

    Purple Creek by Will McDearman

    very low flow, hot and dry weather, no rain last 2 weeks.

  • 11 August 2023

    Westbrook Rd by Will McDearman

    typically low summer river stage, very low flow, not and dry, high temps at 100-102 last 2 weeks . 16.5' at USGS Hwy 25 gauge downriver.

  • 11 August 2023

    Fannye Cook Natural Area by Will McDearman

    very flow summer flow, very hot and dry, daily high temps last 2 weeks ~ 99 - 102, no rain. Weekly testing has not been possible since June because of trees down over road blocking access to creek. Trees blow down during severe thunderstorm with straight line winds. Testing site here at Hog Creek is downstream about 300 from original site, and located by new Natural Area footbridge over creek. Site is equivalent. This site by new bridge is more quickly accessible than historical test site, though accessibility can change quickly due to steep creek banks.

  • 11 August 2023

    Fannye Cook Natural Area North by Will McDearman

    typical summer low flow and stage, 16.2' at USGS Hwy 25 gauge downriver, very hot and dry, high temps 99 - 102 most days last 2 weeks, no rain.

  • 11 August 2023

    Fannye Cook Natural Area by Will McDearman

    very low flow and drrainage, very hot and dry last 2 weeks, daily high temps ~98 - 102, no rain. Water surface covered with scum layer.

  • 11 August 2023

    First Pentecostal Church North by Will McDearman

    very low summer flow, very hot and dry last 2 weeks with daily highs ~99 - 102.

  • 11 August 2023

    Old Trace Park by Jennifer Sigrest

    Calm waters. Sampling was done at a later time than typical at this site. Several people were enjoying the park as the sun was setting. No geese were observed in the vicinity.

  • 10 August 2023

    Pelahatchie Creek by Stacey Knepple

    A couple of fishermen were packing up and reported seeing at least one of the alligator residents.

  • 9 August 2023

    Bluff Creek at Vancleave by Neeka King

    The thermometer was not working.

  • 9 August 2023

    East Spillway by LeAnn Nealey

    Water very low, exposed sand bars and logs; herons on logs; river very calm; fish feeding on surface

  • 3 August 2023

    Coal Bluff Park by William W Mitchell

    New floating pier installed at boat ramp.

  • 3 August 2023

    Pelahatchie Creek by Stacey Knepple

    No alligators observed this week. A large crane appeared to be relaxing in the shade.