Major Flood
315 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
310 ft
Minor Flood
303 ft
Action Stage
302 ft
What Floods at Each Level
315 ft
Extensive widespread flooding is occurring, especilly south of the river. Water is covering parts of the Natchez Trace Parkway to the north and Highway 25 to the south. Water is inside the former Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post building, trailer and homes near the store.
314 ft
Water is getting close to the former Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post.
310 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring especially south of the river.
309 ft
Water impacts the American Legion building at Rock Recreation Center below Ratliff's Ferry.
308.5 ft
Water is across the Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post's parking lot up to the large tree on the right side of the parking lot.
304 ft
Water is up to the top of the old Boat Ramp in front of Ratliff's Ferry Trading post.
303 ft
Minor overbank flooding is occurring along the reach of the river. Water enters the end of Legion Lane and Liberty Lane in the American Legion's Rock Recreation Center.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 1979 | 313.1 ft | — |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 309.37 ft | — |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 308.48 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pearl River at Ratliff's Ferry?
The Pearl River at Ratliff's Ferry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02484650) 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 Ratliff's Ferry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River at Ratliff's Ferry is 303 feet. Action stage begins at 302 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 310 feet, and major flooding at 315 feet.
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Where is the Pearl River at Ratliff's Ferry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.5942°N, 89.8405°W. USGS site number: 02484650. 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.