Pearl River Flow
As of 2026-08-03, the Pearl River is flowing at a combined 6,793 cfs across 9 USGS streamgauges — 63% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 10,701 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Pearl River was last observed at 6,793 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 13,474 acre-ft of water today; about 63% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 10,701 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 Near Bogalusa reporting a streamflow rate of 2,500 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Pearl River, with a gauge stage of 7.27 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Pearl River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Pearl River
All 9 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pearl River At Burnside
MS
USGS 02481880
|
1,000 | 4.66 | -12.9 | 2393% | 1 | 18,600 | 382 |
|
Pearl River At Edinburg
MS
USGS 02482000
|
198 | 4.27 | 11.2 | 226% | 3 | 34,700 | 377 |
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Pearl River Nr Lena
MS
USGS 02483500
|
524 | 4.82 | 1.6 | 127% | 85 | 59,000 | 328 |
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Pearl River Nr Carthage
MS
USGS 02482550
|
372 | 4.52 | 29.2 | 147% | 47 | 58,000 | 321 |
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Pearl River At Jackson
MS
USGS 02486000
|
150 | 3.31 | -2.0 | 47% | 93 | 97,500 | 266 |
|
Pearl River Nr Rockport
MS
USGS 02488000
|
916 | 6.02 | -4.7 | 40% | 371 | 85,800 | 207 |
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Pearl River Nr Monticello
MS
USGS 02488500
|
953 | 5.19 | 4.3 | 71% | 400 | 90,000 | 177 |
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Pearl River Nr Columbia
MS
USGS 02489000
|
1,330 | 1.21 | 3.1 | 63% | 663 | 83,600 | 137 |
|
Pearl River Near Bogalusa
LA
USGS 02489500
|
2,500 | 7.27 | -4.9 | 82% | 1,290 | 111,000 | 73 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Recreation along the Pearl River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Pearl River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Pearl River
How is the Pearl River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-03, the Pearl River is flowing at a combined 6,793 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 63% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Pearl River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Pearl River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.