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Overton Creek

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 66 ft³/s over 45 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 07029270, as of Aug 23, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 66 ft³/s over 45 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
32 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.32 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 66 ft³/s over 45 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Mississippi yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HATCHIE RIVER NR WALNUT, MS (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Overton Creek

H: 94° L: 69°
Overcast
Overcast
92°
|
Feels like 90°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
30%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
1.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Mist
70°
3 AM
Clear
69°
6 AM
Mist
69°
9 AM
Sunny
76°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Overcast
93°
6 PM
Overcast
91°
9 PM
Overcast
81°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Overton Creek?
Overton Creek is a river in Mississippi.
Can you swim at Overton Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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