Pearl River near Carthage
Critical Stages
16' - Action
17' - Flood
24' - Moderate
27' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:45 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.97 ft
Flow: 0.256 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | 5 | 0.261 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 5 | 0.261 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 4.9 | 0.247 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 4.9 | 0.247 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 4.9 | 0.247 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 4.9 | 0.247 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 4.9 | 0.247 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 4.8 | 0.233 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 4.8 | 0.233 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 4.8 | 0.233 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 4.8 | 0.233 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 4.7 | 0.22 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 4.7 | 0.22 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 4.7 | 0.22 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 4.7 | 0.22 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 4.6 | 0.208 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 4.6 | 0.208 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 4.6 | 0.208 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 4.6 | 0.208 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 4.97 | 0.256 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 4.97 | 0.256 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 4.97 | 0.256 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 4.97 | 0.256 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 4.97 | 0.256 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 0.258 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 0.258 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 0.258 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 0.258 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 0.258 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 0.258 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 0.258 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 0.258 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 4.98 | 0.258 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 4.99 | 0.259 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 5 | 0.261 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 5 | 0.261 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 5 | 0.261 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 5 | 0.261 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 5 | 0.261 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 5 | 0.261 |
27' -
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' -
The evacuation of residents and businesses south of Carthage may be necessary.
24' -
Several roads and streets south of State Highway 16 and west of State Highway 35 are underwater.
20' -
Widespread flooding of lowlands upstream and downstream of the State Highway 35 bridge is occurring.
17' -
Minor overbank flooding of low areas along and near the river is occurring.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1979 | 28.74 |
| May 22, 1983 | 27.07 |
| Jan 1, 1902 | 27 |
| Feb 14, 2020 | 26.45 |
| Jan 1, 1900 | 25.6 |
| Dec 20, 1961 | 25.4 |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 24.76 |
| Apr 16, 1974 | 24.54 |
| May 2, 1991 | 24.48 |
| Jan 1, 1932 | 24.3 |
| Jul 4, 1977 | 24.28 |
| Apr 16, 1980 | 24.09 |
| Mar 31, 1976 | 24.02 |
| Apr 15, 1969 | 24.02 |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 23.96 |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 23.87 |
| Feb 24, 1991 | 23.79 |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 23.77 |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 23.63 |
| Jan 14, 1972 | 23.63 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
