Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 7:52PM CDT until June 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Washington and Pearl River
Counties.
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Pearl River and
Hancock 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 Monday, June 29.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, When the river is falling, water on low
lying property and over the lower portions of streets in River
Gardens Subdivision will slowly begin to drain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Sunday was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday, June 29 and continue falling to 13.0 feet Wednesday, July
01.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8
feet on 06/08/1909.
- 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: