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Photo: Chunky River Bridge Truss Structure Detail East (1986) by Jack Elliott (Public domain) License

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 52 ftΒ³/s over 88 years).
Use cautionHot β€” visit early

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 02475500, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 52 ftΒ³/s over 88 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
69 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.57 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 52 ftΒ³/s over 88 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHUNKY RIVER NR CHUNKY, MS (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Chunky River

H: 101Β° L: 70Β°
Sunny
Sunny
94Β°
|
Feels like 97Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
36%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
76Β°
3 AM
Overcast
74Β°
6 AM
Overcast
71Β°
9 AM
Sunny
82Β°
12 PM
Sunny
99Β°
3 PM
Sunny
101Β°
6 PM
Sunny
98Β°
9 PM
Clear
86Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chunky River?
Chunky River is a river in Mississippi.
Can you swim at Chunky River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Chunky River rated?
Chunky River in Mississippi has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.

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