Pearl River at Rockport
Mississippi — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Copiah County, Mississippi on the Pearl River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02488000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
39 ft
Moderate Flood
35 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
42.8 ft
Major flooding with widespread disastrous flooding of homes in Rockport and Georgetown and other areas along the river in Simpson and Copiah counties.
39 ft
Major flooding of homes and many primary roads is occurring.
38 ft
The river approaches homes in the Rockport area.
37 ft
Flood water will block off many local access roads near Rockport Road. A tree farm south of Rockport near the bend on the Copiah side of the river is beginning to flood. Sugar Farm Road Closed in Rockport.
36 ft
Moderate flooding begins to threaten homes and many local access roads, especially on the Simpson County side of the river.
34 ft
Hopewell Road closed on Copiah and Simpson County sides of the river.
33 ft
Roads affected by flood waters near the river on the Copiah side of the river... Pearl River Lane off of Hopewell Road. Turner Lane and Lomax Road east of Crystal Springs...Water Park Lane and River Lane near Georgetown...Sugar Farm Road, Camp Lane, and Alderman Lane near Rockport.
30 ft
Water begins to back up into higher agricultural and pasture lands, mainly on the Simpson County side of the river.
25 ft
Widespread flooding of low pastureland and bottomland is occurring.
21 ft
Minor flooding of bottomlands is occurring in the immediate proximity 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1979 | 42.83 ft | 123,000 cfs |
| Apr 17, 1979 | 42.83 ft | 123,000 cfs |
| Apr 25, 1874 | 41 ft | — |
| Apr 25, 1874 | 41 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1899 | 40 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pearl River at Rockport?
The Pearl River at Rockport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02488000) 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 Rockport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River at Rockport is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pearl River rises?
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Where is the Pearl River at Rockport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Copiah County, Mississippi at coordinates 31.7908°N, 90.1425°W. USGS site number: 02488000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: United State Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.