Dataset

Mississippi Water Stewards

Dataset by Mississippi State University

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 6 July 2023

    LeFleurs Bluff State Park by Cindy Crocker

  • 5 July 2023

    Leake County Water Park by William W Mitchell

  • 5 July 2023

    East Spillway by LeAnn Nealey

    Water lower, now at normal level; spillway open wide; very few wading birds; minnows around submerged rocks; water clearer than past few weeks

  • 30 June 2023

    Purple Creek by Will McDearman

    Creek level lower at about normal summer flow from backwater and flood from Pearl River the week before. Temperature data not available, thermometer malfunction.

  • 30 June 2023

    Westbrook Rd by Will McDearman

    River has dropped significantly from flood of the previous week at a flood stage of 33.2' at USGS Hwy 25- Lakeland Driver downstream gauge. Current stage 19.5'

  • 30 June 2023

    Fannye Cook Natural Area North by Will McDearman

    River currently at 19.5' and dropped significantly from flood stage previous week at 33.2' at USGS Hwy 25 downstream gauge. Daytime high temperatures been in mid to high 90's.

  • 30 June 2023

    Fannye Cook Natural Area by Will McDearman

    Tributary level much lower from previous week with backwater flood from Pearl River. Temperature data not available due to thermometer malfunction. Daytime high temps have been in mid to high 90's, very hot.

  • 30 June 2023

    First Pentecostal Church North by Will McDearman

    Water level much lower at about normal summer flow following Pearl River backwater flood previous week at a river flood stage of 33.2'. Current Pearl River stage 19.5' at USGS Hwy 25 upstream gauge. No air or water temperature data due to thermometer malfunction.

  • 29 June 2023

    Old Trace Park by Jennifer Sigrest

    Very hot and humid evening. Water was very calm. Geese were on the bank nearby, as is typical. Very few people in the park. A stage was set up behind the electrical panels in preparation for a weekend festival at Old Trace Park. Further preparations were evident along the walking trail for a weekend 5K.

  • 29 June 2023

    Mill Creek off Morgantown Rd by Theresa Thornhill