Pascagoula River at Merrill
George County, Mississippi
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What floods at each level
- 32 ft
A portion of the railroad tracks will become flooded. USGS 100 year flood.
- 25 ft
Flooding of some residences will occur as the level rises above 25 feet.
- 24 ft
Streets of Merrill will become flooded. At 24 feet the bridge becomes inaccessible by vehicles.
- 23.5 ft
Water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates. Streets of Merrill flood.
- 22 ft
Flood Stage. Water approaches homes in west Merrill.
- 20 ft
Water covers the main road at Plum Bluff in southern George County.
- 18.5 ft
Water covers roads at Smith's Fish Camp in Southern George County.
- 18 ft
Some roads west of the river become flooded.
- 15 ft
Water is under homes in Cedar Creek Estates.
- 14 ft
Roads to Cedar Creek Estates are impassable.
- 13 ft
Water covers the roads in Cedar Creek Estates in northern Jackson County.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1900 | 32.5 ft | 230,000 cfs |
| Jul 8, 1916 | 31 ft | 187,000 cfs |
| Feb 26, 1961 | 30.66 ft | 178,000 cfs |
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