Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
HOMES WILL BE FLOODED AROUND THE GAGE.
12 ft
SEVERAL HOMES AROUND BAY RIDGE DRIVE, PARKPOINT DRIVE, AND ARBOR POINT DRIVE ARE THREATENED WITH RISING WATER.
9 ft
ROADS ARE FLOODED AND FLOODING OCCURS OVER NEIGHBORHOODS NEAR THE GAGE.
8 ft
FLOODING OCCURS OVER SOME ROADS AROUND THE GAGE.
7 ft
ACTION STAGE.
6 ft
RIVER IS OUT OF ITS BANKS WEST OF THE GAGE.
4.5 ft
RIVER IS OUT ITS BANKS EAST OF THE GAGE.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2016 | 11.12 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PRBL1
River
Pearl River
County
St. Tammany, LA
Coordinates
30.2975°N, 89.7022°W
Get Flood Alerts for Pearl River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pearl River above Slidell?
The Pearl River above Slidell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02492700) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Pearl River above Slidell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River above Slidell is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pearl River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pearl River above Slidell to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Pearl River above Slidell gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.2975°N, 89.7022°W. USGS site number: 02492700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey