Pearl River at Pearl River water level
River gauge, Pearl River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
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The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:54 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Pearl River at Pearl River is at 4.98 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.72 ft below the median of 5.70 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. It is 9.02 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 5.23 ft (−0.25 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 4.83 ft and 5.82 ft.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.70 ft0.72 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.00 ft – 10.59 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.23 ft−0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.83 ft – 5.82 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.87 ft – 17.32 ft
- Highest on record
- 21.05 ftApril 9, 1983
- Forecast peak
- 4.90 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Pearl River at Pearl River
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 9.02 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- Flooding will approach the weight scales on I-10 west of the Stennis Space Center interchange. Flooding will extend east to Mississippi Highway 604. Low-lying areas of Pearlington MS will flood. The southwest corner of Stennis Space Center west of Mississippi Highway 607 will flood. Major flooding will occur below 14 feet mean sea level along and east of Military Road from the I-59 interchange south to Highway 190. Water will cover portions of I-10 east of Slidell and the roadway may be closed.
- 21.05 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on April 9, 1983.
- 21.00 ft
- Flooding will extend east to Mississippi Highway 604. Low lying areas of Pearlington, MS will flood. The southwest corner of Stennis Space Center west of Mississippi Highway 607 will flood. Major flooding will occur below 14 feet mean sea level along and east of Military Road from the I-59 interchange south to Highway 190. Water will cover portions of I-10 east of Slidell and the roadway may be closed.
- 20.00 ft
- Water will cover portions of I-10 east of Slidell. Sections of subdivisions along Military Road south of I-10 at elevations below 11 feet MSL will flood. There will be major flooding of River Gardens and moderate flooding of lower portions in Magnolia Forest Subdivisions. The Indian Village Road access to River Oaks Subdivision will be under water at several places.
- 19.00 ft
- There will be major flooding of River Gardens and moderate flooding of lower portions in Magnolia Forest Subdivisions. Subdivisions south of I-10 and east of Military Road will be threatened with flooding. The Indian Village Road access to River Oaks Subdivision will be under water at several places.
- 18.00 ft
- River Gardens Subdivision will be moderately flooded with several streets impassable and a few homes flooded in the vicinity of Gum Bayou. A few homes will also be threatened in Magnolia Forest. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated.
- 17.00 ft
- Improved roads near the river will be covered with low water. Gum Bayou will back up flooding the lower portions of streets in River Garden Subdivision. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank.
- 17.00 ft
- When the river is falling, water on low lying property and over the lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will slowly begin to drain.
- 16.00 ft
- Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.
- 15.50 ft
- Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.
- 14.00 ft
- Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank.
- 13.00 ft
- The east and west channels of the river will begin to merge. Honey Island Swamp trails will be under water as inundation of the swamp begins.
- 4.98 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: 23 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.05 ft | April 9, 1983 |
| 2 | 20.35 ft | March 14, 2016 |
| 3 | 19.75 ft | April 2, 1980 |
| 4 | 19.70 ft | April 19, 1900 |
| 5 | 19.60 ft | January 30, 1990 |
| 6 | 19.25 ft | April 26, 1979 |
| 7 | 19.23 ft | December 12, 1971 |
| 8 | 19.18 ft | April 1, 2009 |
| 9 | 18.60 ft | March 16, 1921 |
| 10 | 18.59 ft | September 4, 2012 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Pearl River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River at Ratliff`s Ferry near RatliffRiver gauge, Pearl River | 296.38 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 153 mi |
| Pearl River at Ross Barnett ReservoirRiver gauge, Pearl River | 250.62 ft | Very low | ±0 | 140 mi |
| Pearl River at Highway 25 at JacksonRiver gauge, Pearl River | 16.30 ft | Normal | ±0 | 136 mi |
| Pearl River at JacksonRiver gauge, Pearl River | 3.10 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 134 mi |
| Pearl River near HopewellRiver gauge, Pearl River | 5.78 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 112 mi |
| Pearl River at RockportRiver gauge, Pearl River | 5.06 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 100 mi |
| Pearl River near MonticelloRiver gauge, Pearl River | 4.15 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 83 mi |
| Pearl River near ColumbiaRiver gauge, Pearl River | 0.48 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 59 mi |
| Pearl River near BogalusaRiver gauge, Pearl River | 5.97 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| Pearl River at Pools Bluff near BogalusaRiver gauge, Pearl River | 56.14 ft | Low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Pearl River at I-10 near SlidellRiver gauge, Pearl River | 2.69 ft | Very low | +0.08 ft | 6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Navigation Canal Lock and Dam No. 1River gauge | 39.30 ft | Highest on record | +0.01 ft | 5.5 mi |
| East Pearl River at I-59 near NicholsonRiver gauge, East Pearl River | 9.43 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Bayou Liberty near SlidellRiver gauge, Bayou Liberty | 1.93 ft | High | +0.12 ft | 8 mi |
| Rigolets at Hwy 90 near SlidellTidal gauge, Rigolets | 1.91 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| East Hobolochitto Creek near CaesarRiver gauge, East Hobolochitto Creek | 3.85 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 16 mi |
| Pearl River Navigation Canal Lock and Dam No. 2River gauge | 25.46 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Jourdan River near Bay St LouisRiver gauge, Jourdan River | 1.28 ft | Normal | −0.56 ft | 18 mi |
| Pearl River Navigation Canal Lock and Dam No. 3River gauge | 10.52 ft | Very low | −11.84 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Pearl River at Pearl River compare with last year?
It is 0.25 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.23 ft.
What is flood stage for the Pearl River at Pearl River?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 9.02 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Pearl River at Pearl River in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.70 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.00 ft and 10.59 ft, based on 30 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 Pearl River today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT, the water level was 4.98 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pearl River at Pearl River rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pearl River at Pearl River normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 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:02492600(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.38519, -89.73673(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.98 ft | 2026-10-20 04:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pearl River at Pearl River (usgs:02492600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/pearl-river-at-pearl-river
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