Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Flooding will approach the weight scales on I-10 west of the Stennis Space Center interchange. Flooding will extend east to Mississippi Highway 604. Low-lying areas of Pearlington MS will flood. The southwest corner of Stennis Space Center west of Mississippi Highway 607 will flood. Major flooding will occur below 14 feet mean sea level along and east of Military Road from the I-59 interchange south to Highway 190. Water will cover portions of I-10 east of Slidell and the roadway may be closed.
21.05 ft
Flood of Record occurred on April 9, 1983.
21 ft
Flooding will extend east to Mississippi Highway 604. Low lying areas of Pearlington, MS will flood. The southwest corner of Stennis Space Center west of Mississippi Highway 607 will flood. Major flooding will occur below 14 feet mean sea level along and east of Military Road from the I-59 interchange south to Highway 190. Water will cover portions of I-10 east of Slidell and the roadway may be closed.
20 ft
Water will cover portions of I-10 east of Slidell. Sections of subdivisions along Military Road south of I-10 at elevations below 11 feet MSL will flood. There will be major flooding of River Gardens and moderate flooding of lower portions in Magnolia Forest Subdivisions. The Indian Village Road access to River Oaks Subdivision will be under water at several places.
19 ft
There will be major flooding of River Gardens and moderate flooding of lower portions in Magnolia Forest Subdivisions. Subdivisions south of I-10 and east of Military Road will be threatened with flooding. The Indian Village Road access to River Oaks Subdivision will be under water at several places.
18 ft
River Gardens Subdivision will be moderately flooded with several streets impassable and a few homes flooded in the vicinity of Gum Bayou. A few homes will also be threatened in Magnolia Forest. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated.
17 ft
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.
17 ft
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.
16 ft
Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. 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. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.
15.5 ft
Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.
14 ft
Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp are inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank.
13 ft
The east and west channels of the river will begin to merge. Honey Island Swamp trails will be under water as inundation of the swamp begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 1983 | 21.05 ft | 230,000 cfs |
| Mar 14, 2016 | 20.35 ft | 156,997 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1980 | 19.75 ft | 173,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PERL1
River
Pearl River
County
St. Tammany, LA
Coordinates
30.3850°N, 89.7367°W
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What is the current water level of Pearl River near Pearl River?
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What is flood stage for Pearl River near Pearl River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River near Pearl River is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Pearl River near Pearl River gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.3850°N, 89.7367°W. USGS site number: 02492600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.