Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:02AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and
Pearl River Counties.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Potential Tropical Cyclone
1 tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and Thursday.
Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast closely and be
prepared for more flooding.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Improved roads near the river will be
covered with low water. Gum Bayou will back up flooding the lower
portions of streets in River Garden Subdivision. Secondary roads to
the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated.
Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about
20 homes along the left bank.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 17.5 feet
early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 02/01/1994.
- 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 when updates are needed.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov