River stage
Ratliff's Ferry, Pearl River
- River level
- 296.64 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Recent high
- 301.89 ft
- Recent low
- 296.65 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RATM6
- 30-day change
- -0.60 ft
- Average
- 297.58 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 313.10 ft
In brief
The Pearl River at Ratliff's Ferry, MS read 296.64 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.36 ft below action stage. That is 0.60 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RATM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313.10 ft | 1979-04-14 |
| 2 | 309.37 ft | 2020-02-14 |
| 3 | 308.48 ft | 2022-08-27 |
| 4 | 306.67 ft | 2003-02-26 |
| 5 | 305.96 ft | 2016-03-15 |
| 6 | 305.50 ft | 2014-04-11 |
| 7 | 304.06 ft | 2017-04-06 |
| 8 | 303.07 ft | 2013-01-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 303.00 ft
Minor 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.
- 304.00 ft
Water is up to the top of the old Boat Ramp in front of Ratliff's Ferry Trading post.
- 308.50 ft
Water is across the Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post's parking lot up to the large tree on the right side of the parking lot.
- 309.00 ft
Water impacts the American Legion building at Rock Recreation Center below Ratliff's Ferry.
- 310.00 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring especially south of the river.
- 314.00 ft
Water is getting close to the former Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post.
- 315.00 ft
Extensive 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pearl River flooding at Ratliff's Ferry?
No. The Pearl River at Ratliff's Ferry is at 296.64 ft, 5.36 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Ratliff's Ferry?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 302 ft, minor flooding 303 ft, moderate flooding 310 ft and major flooding 315 ft.
What is the highest the Pearl River has been at Ratliff's Ferry?
The highest crest on record is 313.1 ft, on 1979-04-14.
Is the Pearl River high or low right now at Ratliff's Ferry?
At 296.64 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RATM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02484650). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.