Station Name: PEARL RIVER AT ROCKPORT, MS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 223 feet

Nearest Address:
699 Lower Rockport Rd
Rockport, MS 39140
Simpson County

GPS Coordinates: 31.79083333, -90.1425

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued January 8 at 10:56PM CST until January 10 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:56 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Mississippi, including the following areas, in central Mississippi, Copiah, Hinds, Leake, Madison MS, Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith. In east central Mississippi, Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee and Winston. In south central Mississippi, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln and Marion. In southeast Mississippi, Covington, Forrest, Jones and Lamar. * WHEN...From 4 AM CST Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 2 to 3 inches of rain could fall within a short period time. Totals of 3 to 6 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued January 9 at 4:57AM CST until January 10 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 4:57 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi, including the following areas, in central Mississippi, Copiah, Hinds, Leake, Madison MS, Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith. In east central Mississippi, Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee and Winston. In south central Mississippi, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln and Marion. In southeast Mississippi, Covington, Forrest, Jones and Lamar. In southwest Mississippi, Adams, Claiborne, Franklin MS and Jefferson. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 2 to 3 inches of rain could fall within a short period time. Totals of 3 to 6 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Tornado Warning issued January 9 at 6:28AM CST until January 9 at 7:30AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 6:28 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:30 AM

TORJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Marion County in south central Mississippi... Northwestern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi... South central Jefferson Davis County in south central Mississippi... * Until 730 AM CST. * At 628 AM CST, a tornado producing storm was located near Kokomo, or 14 miles southwest of Columbia, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This tornadic storm will be near... Columbia and Kokomo around 635 AM CST. Pickwick, Holly Springs, and Morgantown around 640 AM CST. Goss around 650 AM CST. Bunker Hill around 655 AM CST. Improve around 700 AM CST.

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 6:22AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 6:22 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:15 AM

At 622 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dexter, or 15 miles southwest of Columbia, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Kokomo around 625 AM CST. Columbia and Pickwick around 630 AM CST. Morgantown around 635 AM CST. Goss around 640 AM CST. Improve and Bunker Hill around 645 AM CST. Melba around 700 AM CST. Sumrall around 705 AM CST.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Flood Watch issued January 8 at 10:43PM CST until January 10 at 9:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:43 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Jefferson, Lower Tangipahoa, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Amite, Northern Hancock, Pearl River, Pike, Southern Hancock and Walthall. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain is expected to fall within the watch timeframe with localized amounts possibly around 6 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 5:54AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 5:54 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 6:45 AM

At 553 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mount Herman, or 7 miles northwest of Franklinton, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tylertown and Dexter. This storm is showing rotation that may be trying to strengthen and a warning may be needed if it strengthens anymore.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Tornado Warning issued January 9 at 6:28AM CST until January 9 at 6:45AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

Effective: Fri January 9, 2026, 6:28 AM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 6:45 AM

TORLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Walthall County in southern Mississippi... * Until 645 AM CST. * At 628 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Kokomo, or 14 miles southwest of Columbia, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Walthall County.

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Flood Watch issued January 8 at 10:56PM CST until January 10 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:56 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Mississippi, including the following areas, Adams, Claiborne, Franklin MS and Jefferson. * WHEN...From 4 AM CST Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 2 to 3 inches of rain could fall within a short period time. Totals of 3 to 6 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.