River stage
Orange Grove, Escatawpa River
- River level
- 0.57 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.35 ft
- Recent high
- 7.84 ft
- Recent low
- 0.20 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ORAM6
- 30-day change
- -1.23 ft
- Average
- 1.89 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.90 ft
In brief
The Escatawpa River at Orange Grove, MS read 0.57 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.43 ft below action stage. That is 1.23 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ORAM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.90 ft | 1998-09-28 |
| 2 | 10.90 ft | 2012-08-31 |
| 3 | 10.25 ft | 2005-08-29 |
| 4 | 10.16 ft | 2003-07-02 |
| 5 | 10.08 ft | 2009-03-30 |
| 6 | 10.04 ft | 2002-09-27 |
| 7 | 9.49 ft | 2017-06-25 |
| 8 | 9.12 ft | 2002-01-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and business structures will be threatened.
- 10.00 ft
Flooding of some homes and business structures will occur along U.S. Highway 90 and subdivisions along the river. Access roads to the river will be flooded.
- 11.90 ft
Flood of Record occurred on September 28, 1998. Fishing camps will flood. Water will approach U.S. Highway 90 in Orange Grove. Moderate flooding of subdivisions along the river is expected.
- 12.00 ft
Sections of major roadways will be flooded, including Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 90. Subdivisions and camps around the area will be inaccessible by automobile. Evacuations may be necessary.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Escatawpa River flooding at Orange Grove?
No. The Escatawpa River at Orange Grove is at 0.57 ft, 5.43 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Orange Grove?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Escatawpa River has been at Orange Grove?
The highest crest on record is 11.9 ft, on 1998-09-28.
Is the Escatawpa River high or low right now at Orange Grove?
At 0.57 ft it is higher than 5% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ORAM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 0248018020). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.