Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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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
23 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Water is covering most of highway 587.
25 ft
Numerous roads are closed in the vicinity of the water park in Columbia. Some homes are surrounded by water.
24.8 ft
Water begins to top Highway 587.
24 ft
Extensive flooding occurs in Morgantown and Foxworth. Some minor flooding begins in Spring Cottage.
21.5 ft
Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.
21 ft
Both river banks at Columbia are overflowing. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring.
18 ft
Low areas along the river are inundated.
17 ft
Low areas near the river begin to flood. Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.
15 ft
Camp Lane Road south of columbia on the east side of the river begins to flood.
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 21, 1979 | 27.8 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1974 | 27 ft | 93,900 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1938 | 26.4 ft | 72,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pearl River near Columbia?
The Pearl River near Columbia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02489000) 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 Columbia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River near Columbia is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pearl River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pearl River near Columbia to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Pearl River near Columbia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Mississippi at coordinates 31.2378°N, 89.8469°W. USGS site number: 02489000. 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.