Pearl River near Columbia, MS
Is Pearl River near Columbia, MS flooding right now?
Pearl River near Columbia, MS measured 0.60 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 16.4 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.60 ft
Streamflow
921 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.8 ft on Sun, Apr 22, 1979.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 15.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 22.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 25.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.8 ft | 1979-04-22 |
| 27 ft | 1974-04-15 |
| 26.4 ft | 1938-04-09 |
| 26.2 ft | 1980-03-30 |
| 26.2 ft | 1983-04-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Whitesand Creek near Oakvale, MS | 17.7 mi | Lawrence County |
| Bogue Chitto near Tylertown, MS | 25.9 mi | Pike County |
| Pearl River near Monticello, MS | 26.0 mi | Lawrence County |
| Bouie Creek near Hattiesburg, MS | 28.6 mi | Forrest County |
| Okatoma Creek at Sanford, MS | 29.9 mi | Covington 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.