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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Pearl River at Ratliff's Ferry are issued routinely year-round.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 315
Moderate Flood Stage: 310
Flood Stage: 303
Action Stage: 302
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 313.10 ft on 04/14/1979
(2) 309.37 ft on 02/14/2020
(3) 308.48 ft on 08/27/2022
(4) 306.67 ft on 02/26/2003
(5) 305.96 ft on 03/15/2016
(6) 305.50 ft on 04/11/2014
(7) 304.06 ft on 04/06/2017
(8) 303.07 ft on 01/20/2013
(9) 303.03 ft on 04/07/2000
(10) 303.01 ft on 04/08/2001
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 308.48 ft on 08/27/2022
(2) 309.37 ft on 02/14/2020
(3) 304.06 ft on 04/06/2017
(4) 305.96 ft on 03/15/2016
(5) 300.65 ft on 05/03/2014
(6) 305.50 ft on 04/11/2014
(7) 303.07 ft on 01/20/2013
(8) 301.16 ft on 03/26/2012
(9) 303.01 ft on 09/08/2011
(10) 301.33 ft on 10/17/2009
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 294.82 ft on 12/05/2007
(2) 294.94 ft on 11/29/2005
(3) 295.18 ft on 10/15/2006
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315 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.
314 Water is getting close to the former Ratliff's Ferry Trading Post.
310 Widespread flooding is occurring especially south of the river.
309 Water impacts the American Legion building at Rock Recreation Center below Ratliff's Ferry.
308.5 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.
304 Water is up to the top of the old Boat Ramp in front of Ratliff's Ferry Trading post.
303 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.
Photos
(1) Upstream view from gage - Stage 296.6 feet
(2) Downstream view from gage - stage 296.6 feet
(3) Gage house and boat ramp

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