Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 12:43PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Hancock, Pearl River and St.
Tammany Counties.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Pearl River...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.
* WHEN...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 12:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet
late to night. The river will remain elevated for several days as
high water from the Hobolochittos drain into the basin.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.3
feet on 07/08/1916.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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: