Rolling Fork, Mississippi – Geography

Rolling Fork is a small city located in Sharkey County in the western part of Mississippi, United States. Here are the key geographic features:

Location

• Situated in the Mississippi Delta region
• Located approximately 60 miles northwest of Jackson (Mississippi’s capital)
• About 40 miles east of the Mississippi River

Physical Geography

• Elevation: Approximately 104 feet (32 meters) above sea level
• Terrain: Flat, alluvial plain characteristic of the Mississippi Delta
• Area: Approximately 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²)

Water Features

• Named after the Rolling Fork Creek that flows nearby
• Located in the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta, a region with numerous streams and bayous
• Part of the greater Mississippi River watershed

Climate

• Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa)
• Hot, humid summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F (32°C)
• Mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures
• Annual precipitation averaging around 54 inches (137 cm)

Rolling Fork is primarily an agricultural community surrounded by farmland, with cotton and soybeans being important crops in the region.