Major Flood
36 ft
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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
33 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
43.28 ft
Major flooding is occurring along the river from Northeast Jackson to Flowood toRichland and Byram.
38 ft
A large number of homes are flooded in Northeast Jackson and water is in some buildings in Downtown Jackson.
35.79 ft
Water is close to entering homes in Northeast Jackson.
35.4 ft
Water approaches homes in the Hightower Area.
35 ft
Some businesses are affected near Town Creek. River waters will flood some of the streets of Northeast Jackson subdivisions which are close to the river and a number of additional streets in downtown Jackson.
34 ft
Dozens of additional streets flood in downtown Jackson.
33 ft
Rosemary Road is closed. Sidney Street is impassable. There is water on West Street. The playing field off Westbrook Road is underwater. Water is on Nichols and Julienne streets in the Hightower Area; however, both are passable. Water is approaching packs auto detail shop on South West Street.
32 ft
Water begins to affect businesses on South President and South Farish streets. Sidney Street is flooded.
31 ft
Water begins to impact approaches to additional homes and businesses in the Byram area.
30 ft
Water backs up into several creeks and streams in the Jackson area. Water is under some homes near the river in the Byram area.
29 ft
Farmland in southern Rankin County begins to flood and water begins to affect home access near the river in the Byram area.
28 ft
Minor flooding of lowland near the river is occurring. Water begins to back up into several creeks and streams in the Jackson area.
26 ft
Roads near the river in Lefleurs Bluff State Park begin to flood.
24 ft
The Jackson waste water treatment plant loses its natural outflow and must initiate pumping.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 1979 | 43.28 ft | 128,000 cfs |
| May 24, 1983 | 39.58 ft | 79,500 cfs |
| Feb 16, 2020 | 36.67 ft | 77,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pearl River at Jackson?
The Pearl River at Jackson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02486000) 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 Jackson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River at Jackson is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pearl River rises?
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Where is the Pearl River at Jackson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hinds County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.2814°N, 90.1789°W. USGS site number: 02486000. 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.