Pearl River at Pearl River, LA
Is Pearl River at Pearl River, LA flooding right now?
Pearl River at Pearl River, LA measured 5.45 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.45 ft
Streamflow
2,570 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.05 ft on Sat, Apr 9, 1983.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 12.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.05 ft | 1983-04-09 |
| 20.35 ft | 2016-03-14 |
| 19.75 ft | 1980-04-02 |
| 19.7 ft | 1900-04-19 |
| 19.6 ft | 1990-01-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Navigation Canal Lock and Dam No. 1 | 5.5 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| East Pearl River at I-59 near Nicholson, MS | 5.9 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| Pearl River at I-10 near Slidell, LA | 6.4 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| Bayou Liberty near Slidell, LA | 8.0 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| Talisheek Creek at Talisheek, LA | 13.4 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.