Louisiana, Mississippi Flood Warning | Effective 05/14/2026 18:00

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 8:00PM CDT until May 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires: 
May 15, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, St. Tammany and Hancock. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * 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 Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday evening and continue falling to 10.6 feet Sunday, May 24. - 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 Friday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description: 
St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA