Pearl River near Monticello
Mississippi — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lawrence County, Mississippi on the Pearl River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02488500, 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
33 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30.5 ft
Water enters some homes near the catfish farm on Old Highway 27 which is 6 miles north of Monticello.
28.5 ft
The entire Atwood Water Park is under water.
26.5 ft
Flooding occurs near the Highway 84 bridge at the Atwood Water Park. Access into and out of the Atwood water park is blocked by flood water.
26 ft
Water covers Old Highway 27 about 7 miles north of Monticello near Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.
25 ft
Water begins to flood lower portions of Cooper's Ferry Park in Monticello.
24 ft
Water appears in low areas in the extreme eastern portion of the city of Monticello.
22 ft
Water inundates some lowland and agricultural land near the river.
20 ft
Water begins to enter some lowland pasture land in the vicinity of Monticello .
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 19, 1979 | 34.08 ft | 122,000 cfs |
| Apr 19, 1979 | 34.08 ft | 122,000 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1974 | 32.28 ft | 78,200 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1974 | 32.28 ft | 78,200 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 31.76 ft | 93,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pearl River near Monticello?
The Pearl River near Monticello gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02488500) 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 Monticello?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River near Monticello is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pearl River rises?
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Where is the Pearl River near Monticello gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, Mississippi at coordinates 31.5533°N, 90.0880°W. USGS site number: 02488500. 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.