Lower Chickasawhay HUC8 03170003
A 1,721 km² sub-basin of the South Atlantic-Gulf region in AL, MS. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
44
Stressed
Drought index
273
Severe
Area in D2+
72.79%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
100%
of 1 reporting
Median flow
54%
p17 of record
Water assets
1,452
2 springs · 761 wells
USGS gauges (1)
- CHICKASAWHAY RIVER AT LEAKESVILLE, MS02478500424 cfsp17 · below normal
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 273 | 72.79 | 1/1 | p17 |
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