River stage
Lena, Pearl River
- River level
- 4.28 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 22.21 ft
- Recent low
- 4.30 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GDHM6
- 30-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Average
- 6.06 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 32.70 ft
In brief
The Pearl River at Lena, MS read 4.28 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.72 ft below action stage. That is 0.13 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GDHM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.70 ft | 1979-04-17 |
| 2 | 31.09 ft | 1983-05-25 |
| 3 | 29.36 ft | 1961-12-20 |
| 4 | 29.06 ft | 1950-01-08 |
| 5 | 28.83 ft | 2020-02-14 |
| 6 | 28.57 ft | 1944-03-31 |
| 7 | 27.63 ft | 2003-04-09 |
| 8 | 27.51 ft | 2003-02-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
River begins to over flow main channel.
- 24.00 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural and pasture land is occurring along the river.
- 28.00 ft
Significant flooding of pastureland and agricultural land is occurring.
- 31.00 ft
River begins to approach chicken houses upstream of Highway 25 bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pearl River flooding at Lena?
No. The Pearl River at Lena is at 4.28 ft, 18.72 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Lena?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23 ft, minor flooding 24 ft, moderate flooding 29 ft and major flooding 31 ft.
What is the highest the Pearl River has been at Lena?
The highest crest on record is 32.7 ft, on 1979-04-17.
Is the Pearl River high or low right now at Lena?
At 4.28 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GDHM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02483500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.