RIVER GAUGE · PEARL RIVER
Pearl River near Lena
Leake County, Mississippi
Water level4.39 ft
Flow157 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action23 ft19,200 cfs
Minor flood24 ft21,900 cfs
Moderate flood29 ft
Major flood31 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31 ft
River begins to approach chicken houses upstream of Highway 25 bridge.
- 28 ft
Significant flooding of pastureland and agricultural land is occurring.
- 24 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural and pasture land is occurring along the river.
- 15 ft
River begins to over flow main channel.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 1979 | 32.7 ft | 122,000 cfs |
| May 24, 1983 | 31.09 ft | 83,200 cfs |
| Dec 19, 1961 | 29.36 ft | — |
More on Pearl River
UpstreamPearl River near Carthage
DownstreamPearl River at Ratliff's Ferry
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