River stage
Carthage, Pearl River
- River level
- 3.09 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Recent high
- 15.57 ft
- Recent low
- 3.09 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CARM6
- 30-day change
- -0.25 ft
- Average
- 5.08 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.74 ft
In brief
The Pearl River at Carthage, MS read 3.09 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.91 ft below action stage. That is 0.25 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CARM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.74 ft | 1979-04-14 |
| 2 | 27.07 ft | 1983-05-22 |
| 3 | 27.00 ft | 1902-01-01 |
| 4 | 26.45 ft | 2020-02-14 |
| 5 | 25.60 ft | 1900-01-01 |
| 6 | 25.40 ft | 1961-12-20 |
| 7 | 24.76 ft | 2003-02-25 |
| 8 | 24.54 ft | 1974-04-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Minor overbank flooding of low areas along and near the river is occurring.
- 20.00 ft
Widespread flooding of lowlands upstream and downstream of the State Highway 35 bridge is occurring.
- 24.00 ft
Several roads and streets south of State Highway 16 and west of State Highway 35 are underwater.
- 26.00 ft
The evacuation of residents and businesses south of Carthage may be necessary.
- 27.00 ft
Five state highways and several county roads are closed due to high water. Also several homes in Leake county and within the city limits of Carthage are affected by highwater.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pearl River flooding at Carthage?
No. The Pearl River at Carthage is at 3.09 ft, 12.91 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Carthage?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Pearl River has been at Carthage?
The highest crest on record is 28.74 ft, on 1979-04-14.
Is the Pearl River high or low right now at Carthage?
At 3.09 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CARM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02482550). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.