Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 28 at 9:07AM CDT until May 31 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 7:07am
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and
Pearl River Counties.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Secondary roads to the river and
throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the
vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along
the left bank.
At 15.5 feet, Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey
Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage
is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at
the 15.5 foot stage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting and will fall below flood
stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 115 AM CDT.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov