River stage
Monticello, Pearl River
- River level
- 4.23 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.23 ft
- Recent high
- 23.40 ft
- Recent low
- 4.20 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MTCM6
- 30-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Average
- 7.02 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.08 ft
In brief
The Pearl River at Monticello, MS read 4.23 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 16.77 ft below action stage. That is 0.33 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MTCM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.08 ft | 1979-04-20 |
| 2 | 32.28 ft | 1974-04-14 |
| 3 | 31.76 ft | 2020-02-22 |
| 4 | 30.53 ft | 1983-04-09 |
| 5 | 30.50 ft | 1980-03-31 |
| 6 | 29.64 ft | 1961-12-25 |
| 7 | 29.59 ft | 1991-05-06 |
| 8 | 29.44 ft | 1950-01-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Water begins to enter some lowland pasture land in the vicinity of Monticello .
- 22.00 ft
Water inundates some lowland and agricultural land near the river.
- 24.00 ft
Water appears in low areas in the extreme eastern portion of the city of Monticello.
- 25.00 ft
Water begins to flood lower portions of Cooper's Ferry Park in Monticello.
- 26.00 ft
Water covers Old Highway 27 about 7 miles north of Monticello near Saint James Missionary Baptist Church.
- 26.50 ft
Flooding occurs near the Highway 84 bridge at the Atwood Water Park. Access into and out of the Atwood water park is blocked by flood water.
- 28.50 ft
The entire Atwood Water Park is under water.
- 30.50 ft
Water enters some homes near the catfish farm on Old Highway 27 which is 6 miles north of Monticello.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pearl River flooding at Monticello?
No. The Pearl River at Monticello is at 4.23 ft, 16.77 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Monticello?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 21 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 33 ft.
What is the highest the Pearl River has been at Monticello?
The highest crest on record is 34.08 ft, on 1979-04-20.
Is the Pearl River high or low right now at Monticello?
At 4.23 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MTCM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02488500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.