Rivers in Mississippi
Pearl River at Ratliff's Ferry
Below flood stage
297.02ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 11:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 303.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 297.00 ftWed, Sep 23, 1:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 313.10 ft1979
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 315.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 310.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 303.00 ft |
| Action | 302.00 ft |
- 315.00 ftExtensive 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 ftWater is getting close to the former Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post.
- 310.00 ftWidespread flooding is occurring especially south of the river.
- 309.00 ftWater impacts the American Legion building at Rock Recreation Center below Ratliff's Ferry.
- 308.50 ftWater 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 ftWater is up to the top of the old Boat Ramp in front of Ratliff's Ferry Trading post.
- 303.00 ftMinor 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.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
21 crests on NOAA’s list since 1979.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 14, 1979 | 313.10 ft |
| 2 | February 14, 2020 | 309.37 ft |
| 3 | August 27, 2022 | 308.48 ft |
| 4 | February 26, 2003 | 306.67 ft |
| 5 | March 15, 2016 | 305.96 ft |
| 6 | April 11, 2014 | 305.50 ft |
| 7 | April 6, 2017 | 304.06 ft |
| 8 | January 20, 2013 | 303.07 ft |
| 9 | April 7, 2000 | 303.03 ft |
| 10 | September 8, 2011 | 303.01 ft |
| 11 | April 8, 2001 | 303.01 ft |
| 12 | February 10, 2004 | 302.55 ft |
| 13 | December 16, 2008 | 302.51 ft |
| 14 | December 13, 2004 | 301.95 ft |
| 15 | March 6, 2001 | 301.74 ft |
| 16 | February 28, 2006 | 301.66 ft |
| 17 | October 17, 2009 | 301.33 ft |
| 18 | March 26, 2012 | 301.16 ft |
| 19 | May 3, 2014 | 300.65 ft |
| 20 | March 18, 2001 | 300.38 ft |
| 21 | September 30, 2002 | 299.97 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 27, 2022: 308.48 ft
- February 14, 2020: 309.37 ft
- April 6, 2017: 304.06 ft
- March 15, 2016: 305.96 ft
- May 3, 2014: 300.65 ft
- April 11, 2014: 305.50 ft
- January 20, 2013: 303.07 ft
- March 26, 2012: 301.16 ft
- September 8, 2011: 303.01 ft
- October 17, 2009: 301.33 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.