Major Flood
30 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32.3 ft
Water reaches the level of instrument shelf inside gage house.
30.1 ft
Water reaches the river Gage house floor.
28 ft
Water affects a convenience store and gas station on the downstream side of State Highway 16 about one quarter mile southeast of the river.
25 ft
Water begins to cover Highway 427.
24 ft
Some dirt roads near the river are flooded.
23 ft
Water is partially covering several county roads and dirt roads near the river.
21 ft
Minor over bank flooding continues in areas south of the river.
20 ft
Minor overbank flooding is occurring south of the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1983 | 28.35 ft | 52,300 cfs |
| Feb 12, 2020 | 28.09 ft | 37,900 cfs |
| Mar 7, 1983 | 27.03 ft | 34,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pearl River at Edinburg?
The Pearl River at Edinburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02482000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Pearl River at Edinburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River at Edinburg is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pearl River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pearl River at Edinburg to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Pearl River at Edinburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leake County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.7989°N, 89.3350°W. USGS site number: 02482000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.