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River Flood Warning 154, NWS New Orleans, LA
NWS New Orleans, LA issued this river flood warning at Jun 7, 2021, 9:02 PM CDT for Saint Tammany Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana; Hancock County, Pearl River County, Mississippi. It took effect at Jun 8, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2021, 9:02 PM CDT (02:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 8, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 13, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS New Orleans, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Saint Tammany Parish, LA, Washington Parish, LA, Hancock County, MS, Pearl River County, MS
The river
Written for the forecast point Pearl River near Bogalusa (BXAL1). The gauge peaked at 18.50 ft at Jun 9, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 21 ft
- Major stage
- 23 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02489500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
226 WGUS44 KLIX 080202 FLWLIX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service New Orleans LA 902 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River, Hancock, Washington and St. Tammany Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. && LAC103-117-MSC045-109-082015- /O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0154.210608T1800Z-210614T0000Z/ /BXAL1.1.ER.210608T1800Z.210610T0600Z.210613T1800Z.NO/ 902 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Flood Warning for the Pearl River Near Bogalusa. * From Tuesday afternoon to Sunday evening. * At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.6 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 20.0 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. && LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969 $$ LAC103-MSC045-109-082015- /O.NEW.KLIX.FL.W.0155.210610T0130Z-210616T0000Z/ /PERL1.1.ER.210610T0130Z.210612T0600Z.210615T1800Z.NO/ 902 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Flood Warning for the Pearl River Near Pearl River. * From Wednesday evening to Tuesday, June 15. * At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.9 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday evening to a crest of 16.0 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday, June 15. * Impact...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage. && LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976 $$ TD
5 follow-up statements
284 WGUS84 KLIX 081435 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 935 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River, Hancock, Washington and St. Tammany Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. && LAC103-117-MSC045-109-090845- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0154.210608T2024Z-210616T0600Z/ /BXAL1.1.ER.210608T2024Z.210610T0000Z.210616T0000Z.NO/ 935 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday, June 16... The Flood Warning continues for the Pearl River Near Bogalusa. * From this afternoon to Wednesday, June 16. * At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 20.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. * Impact...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. && LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969 $$ LAC103-MSC045-109-090845- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0155.210610T0000Z-210616T0900Z/ /PERL1.1.ER.210610T0000Z.210612T0600Z.210616T0300Z.NO/ 935 AM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday, June 16... The Flood Warning continues for the Pearl River Near Pearl River. * From Wednesday evening to Wednesday, June 16. * At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and then continue rising to a crest of 16.0 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. * Impact...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage. && LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976 $$
243
WGUS84 KLIX 090105
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
805 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River and Hancock
Counties and St. Tammany Parish.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Hancock
Counties,
Washington and St. Tammany Parishes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
&&
LAC103-091915-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0156.000000T0000Z-210611T1400Z/
/BSHL1.1.ER.210608T1340Z.210609T1200Z.210611T0800Z.NO/
805 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bogue Chitto River Near Bush.
* Until late Friday morning.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream
side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The
access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0
feet on 12/10/1971.
&&
LAT...LON 3067 8995 3063 8983 3053 8978 3053 8982
3058 8986 3062 8999 3081 9018 3081 9012
$$
LAC103-MSC045-109-091915-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0155.210609T2300Z-210616T0900Z/
/PERL1.1.ER.210609T2300Z.210612T0600Z.210616T0300Z.NO/
805 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday, June 16...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River Near Pearl River.
* From Wednesday evening to Wednesday, June 16.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.0 feet early Saturday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens
Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and
throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in
the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes
along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0
feet on 01/09/1926.
&&
LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976
$$
LAC103-117-MSC045-109-091915-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0154.000000T0000Z-210616T0600Z/
/BXAL1.1.ER.210609T0154Z.210610T0000Z.210616T0000Z.NO/
805 PM CDT Tue Jun 8 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River Near Bogalusa.
* Until Wednesday, June 16.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 20.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river
will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be
inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1
feet on 02/26/1946.
&&
LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969
$$
TD413 WGUS84 KLIX 091421 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 921 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River, Hancock, Washington and St. Tammany Counties. Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates are needed. && LAC103-117-MSC045-109-100830- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0154.000000T0000Z-210611T1424Z/ /BXAL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210610T1200Z.210611T0824Z.NO/ 921 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Pearl River Near Bogalusa. * Until late Friday morning. * At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.4 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 18.4 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. * Impact...At 18.5 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0 feet on 04/12/1981. && LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969 $$ LAC103-MSC045-109-100830- /O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0155.210609T1851Z-210614T1800Z/ /PERL1.1.ER.210609T1851Z.210611T1200Z.210614T1200Z.NO/ 921 AM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday afternoon... The Flood Warning continues for the Pearl River Near Pearl River. * From this afternoon to early Monday afternoon. * At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 16.0 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. * Impact...At 16.0 feet, 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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 01/09/1926. && LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976 $$
929
WGUS84 KLIX 100158
FLSLIX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
858 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River, Hancock,
Washington and St. Tammany Counties.
Bogue Chitto River Near Bush affecting St. Tammany Parish.
Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and
St. Tammany Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.
&&
LAC103-117-MSC045-109-102000-
/O.EXT.KLIX.FL.W.0154.000000T0000Z-210611T0600Z/
/BXAL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210610T0100Z.210611T0000Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River Near Bogalusa.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 18.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling.
* Impact...At 18.5 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river
will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be
inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5
feet on 02/07/1959.
&&
LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969
$$
LAC103-102000-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0156.000000T0000Z-210611T1400Z/
/BSHL1.1.ER.210608T1340Z.210609T0745Z.210611T0800Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Bogue Chitto River Near Bush.
* Until late Friday morning.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Friday morning and continue falling.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream
side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The
access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2
feet on 04/11/1938.
&&
LAT...LON 3067 8995 3063 8983 3053 8978 3053 8982
3058 8986 3062 8999 3081 9018 3081 9012
$$
LAC103-MSC045-109-102000-
/O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0155.000000T0000Z-210614T1800Z/
/PERL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210611T1200Z.210614T1200Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Wed Jun 9 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pearl River Near Pearl River.
* Until early Monday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet
Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Lower portions of streets in River Gardens
Subdivision will begin to flood. Secondary roads to the river and
throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in
the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes
along the left bank. The Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
will be closed to hunting at the 15.5 foot stage.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0
feet on 01/09/1926.
&&
LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976
$$143 WGUS84 KLIX 101426 FLSLIX Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 926 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting Pearl River, Hancock and St. Tammany Counties. Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River, Hancock, Washington and St. Tammany Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. && LAC103-MSC045-109-110830- /O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0155.000000T0000Z-210614T1800Z/ /PERL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210611T0600Z.210613T0800Z.NO/ 926 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Pearl River Near Pearl River. * Until early Monday afternoon. * At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to a crest of 15.5 feet late tonight and remain near crest through tomorrow. The river is then expected to fall below flood stage by early Sunday morning. * Impact...At 15.5 feet, 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. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5 feet on 05/18/1908. && LAT...LON 3020 8955 3018 8964 3067 8990 3067 8976 $$ LAC103-117-MSC045-109-110600- /O.CON.KLIX.FL.W.0154.000000T0000Z-210611T0600Z/ /BXAL1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210610T0100Z.210610T1502Z.NO/ 926 AM CDT Thu Jun 10 2021 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Pearl River Near Bogalusa. * Until just after midnight tonight. * At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.1 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning. * Impact...At 18.5 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0 feet on 01/24/1963. && LAT...LON 3067 8976 3067 8990 3100 8979 3100 8969 $$ PG
The office that day
Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 9:02 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 23 days |
| Jun 7, 9:07 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LIX | Saint Tammany | 4 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.