River stage
Edinburg, Pearl River
- River level
- 1.75 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 19.53 ft
- Recent low
- 1.75 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ENBM6
- 30-day change
- -0.38 ft
- Average
- 4.34 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.35 ft
In brief
The Pearl River at Edinburg, MS read 1.75 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 17.25 ft below action stage. That is 0.38 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ENBM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.35 ft | 1983-05-22 |
| 2 | 28.09 ft | 2020-02-13 |
| 3 | 27.03 ft | 1983-03-07 |
| 4 | 26.72 ft | 1974-04-15 |
| 5 | 26.64 ft | 2003-02-24 |
| 6 | 26.51 ft | 1977-04-06 |
| 7 | 26.41 ft | 1961-02-24 |
| 8 | 26.30 ft | 1950-02-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Minor overbank flooding is occurring south of the river.
- 21.00 ft
Minor over bank flooding continues in areas south of the river.
- 23.00 ft
Water is partially covering several county roads and dirt roads near the river.
- 24.00 ft
Some dirt roads near the river are flooded.
- 25.00 ft
Water begins to cover Highway 427.
- 28.00 ft
Water affects a convenience store and gas station on the downstream side of State Highway 16 about one quarter mile southeast of the river.
- 30.10 ft
Water reaches the river Gage house floor.
- 32.30 ft
Water reaches the level of instrument shelf inside gage house.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pearl River flooding at Edinburg?
No. The Pearl River at Edinburg is at 1.75 ft, 17.25 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Edinburg?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 19 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 26 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Pearl River has been at Edinburg?
The highest crest on record is 28.35 ft, on 1983-05-22.
Is the Pearl River high or low right now at Edinburg?
At 1.75 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ENBM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02482000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.