Pearl River near Carthage
Mississippi — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Leake County, Mississippi on the Pearl River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02482550, 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
27 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Five state highways and several county roads are closed due to high water. Also several homes in Leake county and within the city limits of Carthage are affected by highwater.
26 ft
The evacuation of residents and businesses south of Carthage may be necessary.
24 ft
Several roads and streets south of State Highway 16 and west of State Highway 35 are underwater.
20 ft
Widespread flooding of lowlands upstream and downstream of the State Highway 35 bridge is occurring.
17 ft
Minor overbank flooding of low areas along and near the river is occurring.
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 14, 1979 | 28.74 ft | 102,000 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1979 | 28.74 ft | 102,000 cfs |
| May 21, 1983 | 27.07 ft | 69,500 cfs |
| May 21, 1983 | 27.07 ft | 69,500 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1901 | 27 ft | 68,210 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pearl River near Carthage?
The Pearl River near Carthage gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02482550) 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 near Carthage?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River near Carthage is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pearl River rises?
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Where is the Pearl River near Carthage gauge located?
The gauge is located in Leake County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.7072°N, 89.5264°W. USGS site number: 02482550. 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.