Pearl River near Columbia
Critical Stages
16' - Action
17' - Flood
23' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:45 PM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.19 ft
Flow: 1.6 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/16 | 1.2 | 1.61 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 1.3 | 1.67 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 1.4 | 1.75 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 1.75 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 1.3 | 1.67 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 1.3 | 1.67 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 1.2 | 1.61 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 1.1 | 1.54 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 1 | 1.47 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 0.9 | 1.39 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 0.8 | 1.31 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 0.8 | 1.31 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 0.7 | 1.22 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 0.7 | 1.22 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 0.7 | 1.22 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 0.7 | 1.22 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 0.7 | 1.22 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 0.7 | 1.22 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 0.7 | 1.22 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM 12/16 | 1.19 | 1.6 |
| 2:30 PM 12/16 | 1.18 | 1.59 |
| 2:15 PM 12/16 | 1.18 | 1.59 |
| 2:00 PM 12/16 | 1.18 | 1.59 |
| 1:45 PM 12/16 | 1.17 | 1.59 |
| 1:30 PM 12/16 | 1.17 | 1.59 |
| 1:15 PM 12/16 | 1.17 | 1.59 |
| 1:00 PM 12/16 | 1.16 | 1.58 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 1.14 | 1.57 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 1.14 | 1.57 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 1.13 | 1.56 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 1.12 | 1.55 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 1.12 | 1.55 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 1.11 | 1.54 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 1.11 | 1.54 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 1.11 | 1.54 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 1.11 | 1.54 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 1.1 | 1.54 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 1.09 | 1.53 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 1.09 | 1.53 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 1.08 | 1.52 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 1.08 | 1.52 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 1.08 | 1.52 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 1.07 | 1.52 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 1.06 | 1.51 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 1.06 | 1.51 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 1.06 | 1.51 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 1.06 | 1.51 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 1.06 | 1.51 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 1.05 | 1.5 |
26' -
Water is covering most of highway 587.
25' -
Numerous roads are closed in the vicinity of the water park in Columbia. Some homes are surrounded by water.
24.8' -
Water begins to top Highway 587.
24' -
Extensive flooding occurs in Morgantown and Foxworth. Some minor flooding begins in Spring Cottage.
21.5' -
Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.
21' -
Both river banks at Columbia are overflowing. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring.
18' -
Low areas along the river are inundated.
17' -
Low areas near the river begin to flood. Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.
15' -
Camp Lane Road south of columbia on the east side of the river begins to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 1979 | 27.8 |
| Apr 15, 1974 | 27 |
| Apr 9, 1938 | 26.4 |
| Mar 30, 1980 | 26.2 |
| Apr 8, 1983 | 26.2 |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 25.82 |
| Dec 27, 1961 | 25.15 |
| Mar 18, 1935 | 24.88 |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 24.6 |
| May 10, 1991 | 24.6 |
| Apr 2, 1961 | 24.6 |
| May 6, 1991 | 24.55 |
| May 30, 1983 | 24.53 |
| Jan 11, 1950 | 24.3 |
| Jan 23, 1947 | 24.18 |
| Apr 3, 1949 | 24 |
| Apr 6, 1976 | 24 |
| May 22, 1953 | 23.99 |
| May 10, 1975 | 23.91 |
| Feb 23, 1946 | 23.78 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.