Can you swim here today?
Fair River
Mississippi · River
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 02488500, 13.3 miles away, reports a streamflow of 885 ft³/s near Fair River but no water-temperature reading.
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Adams, MS; Franklin, MS; Jefferson, MS; Lawrence, MS; Lincoln, MS; Marion, MS.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Adams, MS; Franklin, MS; Jefferson, MS; Lawrence, MS; Lincoln, MS; Marion, MS. — NWS Jackson MS
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 02488500, as of Aug 21, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Catahoula, LA; Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Claiborne, MS; Clarke, MS; Copiah, MS; Covington, MS and other areas. — NWS Jackson MS
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia and other areas. — NWS Jackson MS
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 979 ft³/s over 60 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 979 ft³/s over 60 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Mississippi yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PEARL RIVER NR MONTICELLO, MS (13.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 4:15 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.