River stage
Columbia, Pearl River
- River level
- 0.52 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.28 ft
- Recent high
- 16.31 ft
- Recent low
- 0.49 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CLMM6
- 30-day change
- -0.28 ft
- Average
- 2.89 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.80 ft
In brief
The Pearl River at Columbia, MS read 0.52 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.48 ft below action stage. That is 0.28 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CLMM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.80 ft | 1979-04-22 |
| 2 | 27.00 ft | 1974-04-15 |
| 3 | 26.40 ft | 1938-04-09 |
| 4 | 26.20 ft | 1980-03-30 |
| 5 | 26.20 ft | 1983-04-08 |
| 6 | 25.82 ft | 2020-02-23 |
| 7 | 25.15 ft | 1961-12-27 |
| 8 | 24.88 ft | 1935-03-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Camp Lane Road south of columbia on the east side of the river begins to flood.
- 17.00 ft
Low areas near the river begin to flood. Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.
- 18.00 ft
Low areas along the river are inundated.
- 21.00 ft
Both river banks at Columbia are overflowing. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring.
- 21.50 ft
Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.
- 24.00 ft
Extensive flooding occurs in Morgantown and Foxworth. Some minor flooding begins in Spring Cottage.
- 24.80 ft
Water begins to top Highway 587.
- 25.00 ft
Numerous roads are closed in the vicinity of the water park in Columbia. Some homes are surrounded by water.
- 26.00 ft
Water is covering most of highway 587.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pearl River flooding at Columbia?
No. The Pearl River at Columbia is at 0.52 ft, 15.48 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Columbia?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Pearl River has been at Columbia?
The highest crest on record is 27.8 ft, on 1979-04-22.
Is the Pearl River high or low right now at Columbia?
At 0.52 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CLMM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02489000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.