Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 12 at 10:24AM CDT until May 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 8:24am
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and
Pearl River Counties.
For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 19.
* 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 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
feet late Tuesday night.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: