Pearl River near Carthage, MS
Is Pearl River near Carthage, MS flooding right now?
Pearl River near Carthage, MS measured 3.37 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.6 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.37 ft
Streamflow
202 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.74 ft on Sat, Apr 14, 1979.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 20.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 23.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.74 ft | 1979-04-14 |
| 27.07 ft | 1983-05-22 |
| 27 ft | 1902-01-01 |
| 26.45 ft | 2020-02-14 |
| 25.6 ft | 1900-01-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River near Lena, MS | 7.5 mi | Leake County |
| Yockanookany River near Ofahoma, MS | 8.5 mi | Leake County |
| Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove, MS | 8.9 mi | Leake County |
| South Canal Tuscolameta Creek near Walnut Grove, MS | 9.8 mi | Scott County |
| Lobutcha Creek at Renfroe, MS | 11.7 mi | Leake 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.