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Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near Ratliff water level

River gauge, Pearl River, Mississippi, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

296.38ft Steady over the last 24 hours

300 310 Highest onrecord 313.10 ft Minor floodstage 303.00 ft

History

296297298ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20Oct 22Oct 24296297298ftOct 16Oct 20Oct 24
295298300303ftSep 21Sep 29Oct 7Oct 16Oct 24Minor flood stage295298300303ftSep 21Oct 7Oct 24Minor flood stage
295298300303ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage295298300303ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
295298300303ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026295298300303ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 296.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:53 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near Ratliff, where the gauge shows 296.38 ft.

The median for mid-October is 296.99 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.61 ft below typical. It is 6.62 ft below the flood stage of 303.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 297.24 ft, a difference of −0.86 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 296.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. The 30-day range is 296.20 ft – 297.08 ft.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
296.99 ft0.61 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
295.67 ft – 297.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year
297.24 ft−0.86 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
296.20 ft – 297.08 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
296.16 ft – 301.90 ft
Highest on record
313.10 ftApril 14, 1979
Forecast peak
296.40 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 303.00 ft.

What happens at each level

315.00 ft
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.
314.00 ft
Water is getting close to the former Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post.
310.00 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring especially south of the river.
309.00 ft
Water impacts the American Legion building at Rock Recreation Center below Ratliff's Ferry.
308.50 ft
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.
304.00 ft
Water is up to the top of the old Boat Ramp in front of Ratliff's Ferry Trading post.
303.00 ft
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.
296.38 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
1313.10 ftApril 14, 1979
2309.37 ftFebruary 14, 2020
3308.48 ftAugust 27, 2022
4306.67 ftFebruary 26, 2003
5305.96 ftMarch 15, 2016
6305.50 ftApril 11, 2014
7304.06 ftApril 6, 2017
8303.07 ftJanuary 20, 2013
9303.03 ftApril 7, 2000
10303.01 ftSeptember 8, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Pearl River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Pearl River at BurnsideRiver gauge, Pearl River 5.14 ft Normal +0.02 ft 46 mi
Pearl River at EdinburgRiver gauge, Pearl River 1.75 ft Low +0.01 ft 33 mi
Pearl River near CarthageRiver gauge, Pearl River 3.07 ft Low +0.04 ft 20 mi
Pearl River near LenaRiver gauge, Pearl River 4.30 ft Low +0.06 ft 12 mi
Pearl River at Ross Barnett ReservoirRiver gauge, Pearl River 250.62 ft Very low ±0 19 mi
Pearl River at Highway 25 at JacksonRiver gauge, Pearl River 16.25 ft Low −0.03 ft 25 mi
Pearl River at JacksonRiver gauge, Pearl River 3.11 ft Very low +0.01 ft 29 mi
Pearl River near HopewellRiver gauge, Pearl River 5.80 ft No reference yet +0.01 ft 49 mi
Pearl River at RockportRiver gauge, Pearl River 5.02 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 58 mi
Pearl River near MonticelloRiver gauge, Pearl River 4.15 ft Low −0.04 ft 73 mi
Pearl River near ColumbiaRiver gauge, Pearl River 0.49 ft Low +0.05 ft 94 mi
Pearl River near BogalusaRiver gauge, Pearl River 5.96 ft Very low +0.02 ft 124 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Yockanookany River near OfahomaRiver gauge, Yockanookany River 4.60 ft Low +0.02 ft 12 mi
Pelahatchie Creek at State Highway 25 near FanninRiver gauge, Pelahatchie Creek 295.71 ft Low −0.03 ft 16 mi
Ross Barnett Reservoir near JacksonReservoir, Ross Barnett Reservoir 296.27 ft Very low −0.03 ft 19 mi
Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut GroveRiver gauge, Tuscolameta Creek 11.99 ft Normal ±0 22 mi
Hanging Moss Creek near JacksonRiver gauge, Hanging Moss Creek 6.80 ft Normal −0.09 ft 24 mi
Eubanks Creek at Eagle Avenue at JacksonRiver gauge, Eubanks Creek 6.04 ft Very low −0.05 ft 26 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near Ratliff higher than last year?

No, it is 0.86 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 297.24 ft.

What is flood stage for the Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near Ratliff?

The official flood stage is 303.00 ft. The level is currently 6.62 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near Ratliff in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 296.99 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 295.67 ft and 297.71 ft, based on 24 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near Ratliff today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM CDT, the water level was 296.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near Ratliff rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.27 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near Ratliff normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02484650 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.59417, -89.84056 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 296.38 ft 2026-10-20 15:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near Ratliff (usgs:02484650). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/pearl-river-at-ratliffs-ferry-near-ratliff

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