RIVER GAUGE · PEARL RIVER
Pearl River near Carthage
Leake County, Mississippi
Water level3.27 ft
Flow190 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1979 | 28.74 ft | 102,000 cfs |
| May 21, 1983 | 27.07 ft | 69,500 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1901 | 27 ft | 68,210 cfs |
More on Pearl River
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DownstreamPearl River near Lena
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