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Fair River

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4.9(7 reviews)

Not today — an official hazard warning is active

Avoid today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Copiah, MS; Jefferson Davis, MS; Lawrence, MS; Lincoln, MS; Marion, MS.

  • A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Copiah, MS; Jefferson Davis, MS; Lawrence, MS; Lincoln, MS; Marion, MS.
  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
Avoid todayRainy today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active

Avoid today

Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Copiah, MS; Jefferson Davis, MS; Lawrence, MS; Lincoln, MS; Marion, MS.

  • A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Copiah, MS; Jefferson Davis, 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.
Streamflow
885 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.05 ft
water level

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.

Weather at Fair River

H: 98° L: 74°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
91°
|
Feels like 97°
Precipitation
77%
Humidity
49%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
6 AM
Clear
74°
9 AM
Sunny
81°
12 PM
Sunny
95°
3 PM
Cloudy
95°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
89°
9 PM
Moderate rain
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fair River?
Fair River is a river in Mississippi.
Can you swim at Fair River?
Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Copiah, MS; Jefferson Davis, MS; Lawrence, MS; Lincoln, MS; Marion, MS. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Fair River rated?
Fair River in Mississippi has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.

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