Pascagoula River at Merrill, MS
Is Pascagoula River at Merrill, MS flooding right now?
Pascagoula River at Merrill, MS measured 1.95 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 20.1 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.95 ft
Streamflow
1,120 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.5 ft on Sun, Apr 1, 1900.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 23.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 30.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.5 ft | 1900-04-01 |
| 31 ft | 1916-07-09 |
| 30.66 ft | 1961-02-27 |
| 30.2 ft | 1912-04-22 |
| 29.71 ft | 1938-04-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf River near Mclain, MS | 10.1 mi | Greene County |
| Black Creek near Wiggins, MS | 14.0 mi | Stone County |
| Chickasawhay River at Leakesville, MS | 15.8 mi | Greene County |
| Red Creek at Vestry, MS | 17.0 mi | George County |
| Cypress Creek near Janice, MS | 17.4 mi | Perry County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.