Pearl River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Pearl River Levels

March 28 2024

260,073 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+13620.0 cfs (+11.59%) since yesterday
168.44% of Normal 9 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Pearl River was last observed at 131,120 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 260,073 acre-ft of water today; about 168% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 77,842 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-02-22 when daily discharge volume was observed at 382,590 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Pearl River Nr Rockport reporting a streamflow rate of 26,400 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Pearl River, with a gauge stage of 26.1 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Pearl River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 382 ft, the Pearl River At Burnside.

Last Updated 2024-03-28
Streamflow 131,120.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 168.44%
Maximum 382,590.0 cfs
2020-02-22

About the pearl river


The Pearl River is a major river system in the southeastern United States. The river flows for 485 miles through Mississippi and Louisiana, emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. The river has a rich history, playing a significant role in the Civil War and serving as a transportation route for Native American tribes.

The hydrology of the Pearl River is heavily influenced by several large reservoirs and dams, including the Ross Barnett Reservoir and the Bonnet Carré Spillway. These structures help manage flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation.

Recreational activities along the Pearl River include fishing, boating, and camping. The river also supports agricultural activities, with farms and ranches along its banks producing crops such as cotton, soybeans, and rice. Despite its importance, the Pearl River faces threats from pollution and habitat destruction, highlighting the need for continued conservation efforts.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Pearl River At Burnside
USGS 02481880
5780 cfs 14.14 ft 140.83
Pearl River At Edinburg
USGS 02482000
4620 cfs 18.57 ft 10.26
Pearl River Nr Lena
USGS 02483500
11500 cfs 18.9 ft 12.75
Pearl River Nr Carthage
USGS 02482550
6640 cfs 17.04 ft 10.48
Pearl River At Jackson
USGS 02486000
16700 cfs 24.03 ft 7.05
Pearl River Nr Rockport
USGS 02488000
26400 cfs 26.1 ft 9.54
Pearl River Nr Monticello
USGS 02488500
24900 cfs 21.71 ft 18.01
Pearl River Nr Columbia
USGS 02489000
22900 cfs 13.74 ft 33.14
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
USGS 02489500
16300 cfs 17.84 ft -2.4

Peak Annual Discharge

Pearl River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Pearl River Year Over Year Discharge


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