Pearl River at Ratliff's Ferry
Critical Stages
302' - Action
303' - Flood
310' - Moderate
315' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:15 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 296.23 ft
Flow: 3.27 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 296.23 | 3.27 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 296.22 | 3.24 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 296.23 | 3.27 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 296.21 | 3.22 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 296.24 | 3.29 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 296.24 | 3.29 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 296.24 | 3.29 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 296.23 | 3.27 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 296.24 | 3.29 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 296.23 | 3.27 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 296.24 | 3.29 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 296.24 | 3.29 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 296.25 | 3.32 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 296.25 | 3.32 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 296.25 | 3.32 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 296.26 | 3.34 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 296.26 | 3.34 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 296.26 | 3.34 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 296.25 | 3.32 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 296.24 | 3.29 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 296.24 | 3.29 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 296.23 | 3.27 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 296.22 | 3.24 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 296.21 | 3.22 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 296.2 | 3.2 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 296.19 | 3.17 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 296.18 | 3.15 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 296.14 | 3.06 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 296.13 | 3.03 |
315' -
Extensive widespread flooding is occurring, especilly south of the river. Water is covering parts of the Natchez Trace Parkway to the north and Highway 25 to the south. Water is inside the former Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post building, trailer and homes near the store.
314' -
Water is getting close to the former Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post.
310' -
Widespread flooding is occurring especially south of the river.
309' -
Water impacts the American Legion building at Rock Recreation Center below Ratliff's Ferry.
308.5' -
Water is across the Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post's parking lot up to the large tree on the right side of the parking lot.
304' -
Water is up to the top of the old Boat Ramp in front of Ratliff's Ferry Trading post.
303' -
Minor overbank flooding is occurring along the reach of the river. Water enters the end of Legion Lane and Liberty Lane in the American Legion's Rock Recreation Center.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1979 | 313.1 |
| Feb 14, 2020 | 309.37 |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 308.48 |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 306.67 |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 305.96 |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 305.5 |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 304.06 |
| Jan 20, 2013 | 303.07 |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 303.03 |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 303.01 |
| Apr 8, 2001 | 303.01 |
| Feb 10, 2004 | 302.55 |
| Dec 16, 2008 | 302.51 |
| Dec 13, 2004 | 301.95 |
| Mar 6, 2001 | 301.74 |
| Feb 28, 2006 | 301.66 |
| Oct 17, 2009 | 301.33 |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 301.16 |
| May 3, 2014 | 300.65 |
| Mar 18, 2001 | 300.38 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
