River stage
Jackson, Pearl River
- River level
- 3.13 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 29.57 ft
- Recent low
- 3.11 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JACM6
- 30-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Average
- 6.04 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 43.28 ft
In brief
The Pearl River at Jackson, MS read 3.13 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 20.87 ft below action stage. That is 0.04 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JACM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43.28 ft | 1979-04-17 |
| 2 | 39.58 ft | 1983-05-25 |
| 3 | 36.67 ft | 2020-02-17 |
| 4 | 36.30 ft | 1880-12-05 |
| 5 | 36.30 ft | 1902-03-31 |
| 6 | 36.07 ft | 1982-12-07 |
| 7 | 36.04 ft | 1961-12-21 |
| 8 | 36.00 ft | 1874-04-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
The Jackson waste water treatment plant loses its natural outflow and must initiate pumping.
- 26.00 ft
Roads near the river in Lefleurs Bluff State Park begin to flood.
- 28.00 ft
Minor flooding of lowland near the river is occurring. Water begins to back up into several creeks and streams in the Jackson area.
- 29.00 ft
Farmland in southern Rankin County begins to flood and water begins to affect home access near the river in the Byram area.
- 30.00 ft
Water backs up into several creeks and streams in the Jackson area. Water is under some homes near the river in the Byram area.
- 31.00 ft
Water begins to impact approaches to additional homes and businesses in the Byram area.
- 32.00 ft
Water begins to affect businesses on South President and South Farish streets. Sidney Street is flooded.
- 33.00 ft
Rosemary Road is closed. Sidney Street is impassable. There is water on West Street. The playing field off Westbrook Road is underwater. Water is on Nichols and Julienne streets in the Hightower Area; however, both are passable. Water is approaching packs auto detail shop on South West Street.
- 34.00 ft
Dozens of additional streets flood in downtown Jackson.
- 35.00 ft
Some businesses are affected near Town Creek. River waters will flood some of the streets of Northeast Jackson subdivisions which are close to the river and a number of additional streets in downtown Jackson.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pearl River flooding at Jackson?
No. The Pearl River at Jackson is at 3.13 ft, 20.87 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Jackson?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 24 ft, minor flooding 28 ft, moderate flooding 33 ft and major flooding 36 ft.
What is the highest the Pearl River has been at Jackson?
The highest crest on record is 43.28 ft, on 1979-04-17.
Is the Pearl River high or low right now at Jackson?
At 3.13 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JACM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02486000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.